Residents of the Weija-Gbawe Constituency in the Greater Accra region have called on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), and the Ministry of Energy to take immediate action regarding the persistent and unannounced power outages (dumsor) that have been affecting the area for several months.
In an official statement, concerns were raised about the repeated power cuts that disrupt daily life and livelihoods across the constituency.
“The outages occur without any prior notice or communication from ECG or GRIDCo, causing significant disruptions to households, healthcare facilities, schools, and businesses,” the statement explained.
“The consequences are severe, hindering economic activity, endangering lives, and affecting the provision of essential services”, it added.
Some communities have experienced power outages lasting more than four days, with some cases extending even longer.
“Despite multiple discussions with ECG officials, no substantial improvements have been made,” the statement noted. “Though GRIDCo has provided assurances, the residents of Weija-Gbawe continue to endure an unreliable power supply.”
The statement concluded with a direct appeal to the relevant authorities, urging them to take swift and decisive action to permanently address the problem.
“We therefore respectfully call on ECG, GRIDCo, and the Ministry of Energy to take immediate and effective steps to resolve this issue once and for all. The people of Weija-Gbawe deserve better”
