Entertainment pundit Whitney Boakye has voiced puzzlement over the opposition party’s nonattendance at the #dumsormuststop vigil.
On June 9, 2024, actress Yvonne Nelson led Ghanaians in a vigil to underscore the pressing demand for the government to tackle the nation’s power supply issues.
Despite the participation of a handful of celebrities and certain prominent figures from the opposition National Democratic Congress, the lack of NDC MPs at the event was noticeable.
This marked a distinct departure from the 2015 vigil, where the NPP Minority had significant representation.
Speaking on the development, Boakye remarked, “They frequently raise the issue of Dumsor in Parliament, so I’m surprised they didn’t seize this opportunity to amplify their message. The reality of power outages is undeniable.”
Reflecting on the impact of Dumsor on the entertainment industry, she added,
“Event organizers now find themselves compelled to factor generator costs into their budgets due to uncertainty over power supply. It’s become a matter of knowing the prices and making the necessary arrangements. Unfortunately, there seems to be a tendency to adapt rather than address the underlying challenges.”