In the face of escalating power woes, it's imperative for the NPP to heed the voice of the Ghanaian people. Our nation's energy sector is in crisis, yet the government seems unwilling to confront its failings.

1. NPP's Arrogance of Power Amplifies Their Lack of Humility

The stark absence of humility within the NPP is now overshadowed by their escalating arrogance. How is it conceivable for a party, which took over an efficiently capacitated energy sector of nearly 4000 MW from John Mahama, to preside over the troubling return of 'Dumsor'? The resurgence of such a crisis speaks volumes, pointing directly to mismanagement and lacklustre leadership. Despite the glaring reality of ongoing power outages, the government's response—or lack thereof—raises serious concerns. Why is there a refusal to admit the regression since John Mahama's tenure ended? It is disconcerting how the NPP seems blind to the harsh disruptions in Ghanaians' daily lives, indicative of a severe denial of the current power challenges.

2. Where Is the Respect for the Ghanaian People?

Under the NPP's watch, the nation questions: Where has the respect for the intelligence and perseverance of our people gone? When the government claims there is no 'Dumsor' while industries falter, schools struggle, and homes are plunged into darkness, do they not insult the collective wisdom of our nation? How can they justify their management when, despite the ESLA fund's intent to amass over GH₵20 billion in 5 years, and do away with the legacy debt, they opted for securitization that capped it at GH₵10 billion, leaving debts unresolved and the sector staggering?

3. Is Hypocrisy the New Standard of Governance?

The stark contrast between the NPP's promises and their actions poses a critical question: Has hypocrisy become their standard? When they vehemently criticized the NDC's handling of past power crises and now falter under similar circumstances, where does their integrity stand? They once opposed the ESLA, yet now, they extend its tenure, distorting its purpose. Why is it so difficult to acknowledge the foresight and resolution of the past administration under John Mahama, who transparently tackled the challenges and substantially boosted our generation's capacity?

Currently, the ECG denies the existence of 'Dumsor' and refuses to issue a load-shedding schedule, despite their significant debts to IPPs and the consequent underproduction in power plants. Remarkably, we find ourselves shedding nearly 500MW during peak periods. How can the government maintain such a level of deceit toward its citizens? For instance, in January, the claim was a payment of $43 million to private power producers, yet the actual disbursement fell short, totalling less than $9.5 million. How can this not be seen as a stark departure from honesty and accountability to the Ghanaian people?

4. The NPP Clearly Lacks Visionary Management

Lastly, how will history remember a government that inherited assets and squandered opportunities? The NPP's lack of vision in energy sector management raises pressing concerns. When ESLA was poised to eliminate the sector's crippling debts, why choose immediate gains over sustainable stability? Their failure to invest, innovate, or even maintain the strides made by their predecessors not only jeopardizes our energy sector but reflects a broader disregard for Ghana's future.

In this critical moment, Ghanaians demand the NPP to acknowledge the energy crisis and commit to transparency and accountability. Energy stability is essential for our prosperity, and Ghanaians merit a leadership that is truthful, respectful, and effective. It's time for the NPP to embrace responsibility and uphold the integrity expected in governance.