The Public Relations Officer for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Isaac Agyei Kwakye, has dismissed claims that “dumsor” — Ghana’s term for persistent power cuts — has resurfaced.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Monday, April 28, Kwakye clarified that the recent power outages in parts of the country are the result of isolated technical issues, such as faulty cables, and not a reflection of generation challenges.
He acknowledged that while there have been complaints about interruptions, these incidents are localised and should not be seen as an indication of a nationwide power crisis.
“There is no ‘dumsor’. There is nothing like ‘dumsor’ and ‘dumsor’ is not back. There have been isolated cases. I stay in Accra at Madina, and I can tell you that I don’t remember the last time I slept in the dark,” Kwakye stated. “What it means is that the cables there are not faulty.”
He cited examples such as Coco Beach and parts of Nungua, where localised faults were responsible for recent outages.
In these cases, he said, while some areas were without power, nearby communities remained connected — further evidence, he argued, that the problems are specific and infrastructure-related rather than systemic generation failures.
Kwakye emphasised that the ministry is actively working with stakeholders to ensure a stable and reliable power supply across the country. He assured the public that faults are being addressed swiftly to minimise inconvenience.
The clarification comes amid growing frustration among Ghanaians who have called on the government to find lasting solutions to the recent interruptions.
