Senior Presidential Advisor Yaw Osafo-Maafo has stated that the responsibility for releasing a load-shedding timetable lies with the Energy Minister, citing the minister’s oversight of power generation as the basis for this authority.
He clarified that the decision to publish such a schedule can indeed be implemented, highlighting the importance of effectively managing available power resources.
Osafo-Maafo made these remarks during a forum on open government partnerships and construction sector transparency in Accra, on Tuesday, April 23.
He emphasized the need for coordination between power generation and utilization to determine the areas and timings for rationing electricity.
Meanwhile, Energy Minister Dr. Opoku Prempeh has dismissed calls for a timetable, asserting that the country is not currently experiencing power outages.
This assertion contradicts the widespread reports of sporadic power cuts, commonly referred to as ‘Dumsor,’ that have affected various sectors.
In Parliament, Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has assured the public that the government is actively addressing the issue.
He expressed confidence in the government’s ability to resolve the situation effectively, citing past successes in maintaining a steady power supply under challenging circumstances.
Despite these assurances, the persistence of ‘Dumsor’ continues to impact businesses and communities across Ghana, raising concerns about its long-term effects on the economy and livelihoods.