Member of Parliament for Weija‑Gbawe constituency in the Greater Accra region, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, is sounding the alarm over unannounced and days-long power cuts plunging homes, clinics, and small businesses into darkness and leaving families and patients stranded.
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 17, 2025, the MP described the situation as dire and called on key players in Ghana’s power sector to take immediate action to resolve the recurring crisis.
“I wish to bring to the urgent attention of relevant authorities the persistent and unannounced power outages (dumsor) that have plagued our constituency over the past few months,” the statement read.
Mr Shaib expressed concern about the lack of communication and transparency from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), stating that the unplanned outages have disrupted daily life and compromised essential services.
“These unplanned outages occur without prior notice or communication from ECG or GRIDCo, causing widespread disruption to households, healthcare facilities, educational institutions and businesses. The consequences are dire, hampering economic activity, endangering lives and compromising the delivery of essential services,” he noted.
He stated that while the power crisis affects the entire nation, the Weija-Gbawe constituency appears to have been hit harder than most, with some communities experiencing outages lasting more than four days.
“Weija-Gbawe appears to have been disproportionately affected, with some communities experiencing continuous outages for more than four days and, in certain instances, even longer,” Mr Shaib said.
Despite engagements with ECG officials, the MP said no meaningful progress has been made. He acknowledged assurances from GRIDCo but stressed that residents are still bearing the brunt of unreliable electricity supply.
“Despite several engagements with ECG officials aimed at resolving this crisis, there has been no meaningful progress. While we have received assurances of GRIDCo’s intervention, residents of Weija-Gbawe continue to endure the burden of unreliable electricity supply,” the statement added.
Mr Shaib concluded with a direct appeal to the Ministry of Energy, GRIDCo, and ECG, urging them to act swiftly and decisively.
“We therefore make a respectful but firm appeal to ECG, GRIDCo, and the Ministry of Energy to take immediate and decisive action to permanently address this issue. The people of Weija-Gbawe deserve better.”
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