The Public Relations Officer for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Isaac Agyei Kwakye, has dismissed allegations that Ghana is facing a resurgence of “dumsor” (unpredictable power outages).

He clarified that recent power interruptions were caused by isolated technical issues, such as faulty cables, rather than any generation-related concerns.

This statement comes amid growing public dissatisfaction over the country’s power supply, with many Ghanaians urging the government to take immediate action.

In an interview on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Monday, April 28, Kwakye assured viewers that the recent power cuts were limited incidents and not reflective of a broader power crisis, emphasizing that these were isolated cases and should not be mistaken for the return of “dumsor.”

He explained that problems like damaged cables were being resolved and that these incidents should not be interpreted as a systemic issue with power generation.

For example, Kwakye referenced specific outages, such as those at Coco Beach and parts of Nungua, which were localized incidents that did not indicate a nationwide power shortage.

“There is no ‘dumsor.’ The situation is not like the previous power crisis we faced. There are occasional technical issues, but it doesn’t mean we are experiencing ‘dumsor.’ I live in Madina, and I can’t recall the last time I had to deal with a blackout, which shows the cables there are functioning properly,” he added.

“If the cables are damaged, they need fixing, but this isn’t about ‘dumsor.’

There was an outage at Coco Beach, and parts of Nungua were affected, but other areas continued to have power, which tells you this is a localized issue, not a nationwide power crisis,” he continued.

Kwakye also reassured the public that the ministry is working diligently to maintain a stable power supply, holding regular discussions with stakeholders to prevent similar disruptions in the future.