Organized labour calls on President Akufo-Addo to help out with “dumsor”
By: Godfred Amoaful Ghana’s Organised Labour has called on President Akufo-Addo to find solutions to the erratic power supply widely known as “Dumsor” as its persistence affects their activities and the economy at large. The concern was part of several issues raised by Organized Labour during the 2024 May Day celebration in Accra, on the […]
Let’s organise another protest like we did in 2015- Yvonne Nelson to IMANI Ghana
By Vivian Amoah Prestigious Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson has called on Think Tank, IMANI Ghana to partner with her for a second protest over the recent power cuts in Ghana. The Movie Producer in a tweet on April 22, 2024, expressed her preparedness to partner with IMANI Ghana for the second time to stage a […]
Power outages: Government pays $10m to West African Gas Pipeline
The West African Gas Pipeline (WAGPCo) has confirmed receipt of ten million dollars from government to restore gas supply. Most parts of the country have been plunged into darkness, with many, especially businesses, expressing concern about what they consider subtle load shedding, popularly known as ‘’dumsor’’. Authorities have fallen short of declaring an official load […]
Dumsor imminent if…..GRIDCo warns
By: Dominic Hlordzi Employees of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) are warning that the infamous ‘dumsor’ (intermittent power outages) could make a return this Christmas if immediate financial relief is not provided to the company. GRIDCo staff are placing the blame squarely on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for their dire financial situation, citing […]
GRIDCo blames nationwide outage on system disturbance
The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo), operators of the National Interconnected Transmission System (NITS), has apologised to electricity consumers for a system disturbance which occurred around 7 p.m. on Friday. The interruption, it says, resulted in power failure which affected parts of the country. A statement issued by GRIDCO said power restoration efforts continue. It […]
Dumsor is something we do not want to go back to – Manasseh Atta Boahene
By: Christabel Agyei Timah A government spokesperson on the Economy, Manasseh Atta Boahene says President Akufo-Addo was right when he said Ghana is not going back to ‘dumsor’ which was persistent under former President John Dramani Mahama. President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, 13th June 2023, commissioned the 161 kilovolt GRIDCo, ECG Bulk Power Supply Point, constructed under […]
