Former Chairman of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr. Mark Assibey Yeboah, has criticized former President John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of presiding over four years of debilitating power outages, commonly known as “dumsor,” during his tenure in office.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen on Wednesday, September 25, Dr. Yeboah asserted that Mahama cannot dissociate himself from the power crisis, which he believes had a devastating impact on the economy and the livelihoods of many Ghanaians.
“Mahama has a record, and he cannot run away from his records. We have to remind the Ghanaian people that he presided over dumsor for four years,” Dr. Yeboah said.
According to Dr. Yeboah, the severe disruption of electricity supply during the dumsor period led to the collapse of numerous businesses, widespread job losses, and significant economic hardships. He noted that the crisis remains a key blemish on Mahama’s leadership record.
He further argued that Mahama’s credibility has been significantly tarnished due to his handling of the dumsor crisis, stating that it should be a critical issue for Ghanaians to consider in the upcoming 2024 elections.
“Under his administration, 32 take-or-pay power agreements were signed, and till today, the government is still grappling with their consequences,” Dr. Yeboah added.
Dr. Yeboah insisted that Mahama’s attempts to downplay the lingering effects of the crisis in recent political discussions cannot erase the clear records of how dumsor impacted the nation.
He urged Ghanaians to critically assess Mahama’s leadership and track record, particularly regarding power management, as they make their decision in the 2024 elections. Dr. Yeboah called on voters to focus on tangible results rather than political rhetoric when selecting their next leader.