President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to fix the persistent power outages in the North East Region.

President John Mahama made the commitment while addressing residents of the region during his 'Thank You Tour' on Friday, June 13.

He assured the populace that these debilitating outages, which have crippled small businesses and severely affected households, would soon become a "thing of the past" through a series of targeted energy infrastructure investments.

"I'm aware of the persistent power fluctuations in the eastern zones of this region," President Mahama acknowledged, demonstrating a clear understanding of the challenges faced by the local communities.

He emphasised the detrimental impact, noting how the unreliable power supply was "crippling small businesses and affecting households in the Northeast Region".

To counter these issues, the President outlined specific measures his administration intends to prioritise:

Firstly, as part of the national energy expansion plan, his government will prioritise the looping of the Pwalugu substation.

This critical grid enhancement is designed to significantly "stabilise the supply and prevent the kind of outages" currently experienced.

Looping substations provide greater grid stability by creating alternative paths for electricity flow, ensuring ma ore reliable supply even if one path experiences a fault or overload.

Secondly, President Mahama reiterated the commitment to advancing work on the Pwalugu multi-purpose dam.

This ambitious project is intended to serve multiple vital objectives: "flood control, power generation, and irrigated agriculture."

The multi-purpose nature of the dam underscores a holistic approach to regional development, addressing both energy needs and agricultural resilience.

Furthermore, in line with the government's 2025 budget commitments, there will be significant investment in mini-grids and solar extensions.

These decentralised energy solutions are specifically aimed at expanding energy access to off-grid communities, ensuring that even remote areas benefit from reliable and sustainable power.

This aligns with national efforts to achieve universal energy access and promote renewable energy integration across Ghana.

"I can assure you very soon your power fluctuation will be a thing of the past," President Mahama confidently stated, leaving residents with a renewed sense of hope for improved electricity supply and its positive impact on their livelihoods.