Tell us what is keeping the lights on – UG professor calls on Minister of Energy

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Adjei 1 year ago

Ghana Government has not sent a technical committee or working group to Nigeria to confirm or ascertain this planned maintenance on the gas infrastructure. What sort of backward political standard are we exhibiting

Ghana Government has not sent a technical committee or working group to Nigeria to confirm or ascertain this planned maintenance on the gas infrastructure. What sort of backward political standard are we exhibiting
Simeon London 1 year ago

Asem ben koraa nie?

Lights off buiiie lights on buiiie! What do we want? These educated fools are always happy to see the country struggle. Dumsor is over and we are all happy that's what is important. Aaahba!

Asem ben koraa nie?

Lights off buiiie lights on buiiie! What do we want? These educated fools are always happy to see the country struggle. Dumsor is over and we are all happy that's what is important. Aaahba!
Ebo 1 year ago

I am sure he is using free ECG illegal connection. If not what are we paying bills for?

I am sure he is using free ECG illegal connection. If not what are we paying bills for?
Sam 1 year ago

They were selling the them for their own gain

They were selling the them for their own gain
OSABARIMA MENSA 1 year ago

What sense can this idiotic professor teach our students? GYIMII SAA!

What sense can this idiotic professor teach our students? GYIMII SAA!
Asman 1 year ago

These are important national issues that our politicians must be debating.

But I agree with you. What at all do some Ghanaians want? Lights on ....problem, Lights off ...... problem.

Or is it the case that some of the ...
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These are important national issues that our politicians must be debating.

But I agree with you. What at all do some Ghanaians want? Lights on ....problem, Lights off ...... problem.

Or is it the case that some of these people prefer for the lights to go off so they can make political capital out of it?

Or is it the case that the current government is borrowing unnecessarily at the expense of other important issues to keep the lights on for political advantage?

Sensible Ghanaians, over to you.
New Sheriff in Town 1 year ago

What do you mean by "this current government borrowing unnecessarily to keep the lights on for political advantage"? It's very necessary for the government to find money from antwhere to keep the lights on, otherwise the whol ...
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What do you mean by "this current government borrowing unnecessarily to keep the lights on for political advantage"? It's very necessary for the government to find money from antwhere to keep the lights on, otherwise the whole country would grind to a halt.
Brigadier Sabari v2 1 year ago

Aaaah,! Say that again. I am lost for words. The internet and platforms like this exposed the buffoonery of these educated idiots.

Aaaah,! Say that again. I am lost for words. The internet and platforms like this exposed the buffoonery of these educated idiots.
Osbon 1 year ago

Nonsense saas.. a whole professor? The bills will soon arrive at your doorstep and you will notice the hidden costs. Are we so stupid that we don't want good things in our life? Ghana moving forward without NDC period

Nonsense saas.. a whole professor? The bills will soon arrive at your doorstep and you will notice the hidden costs. Are we so stupid that we don't want good things in our life? Ghana moving forward without NDC period
Dr. Allen Smith Jackson, UK 1 year ago

So are Ghanaians normal, when there was no light people were complaining, and now that the lights are stable these Abodam fuo are still complaining why the lights are on

So are Ghanaians normal, when there was no light people were complaining, and now that the lights are stable these Abodam fuo are still complaining why the lights are on
BugaBuga 1 year ago

WHAT A FOOLISH PROFESSOR. DON’T WE WANT A SOCIETY AND COUNTRY WHERE THINGS WORK WELL? WHERE WAS THIS BACKWARD IDIOT OF A PROFESSOR TRAINED. HE MUST BE QUARANTINED IMMEDIATELY. NSEM FOOO PAAA NIE. WHY ARE THE LIGHTS ON? Eii ...
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WHAT A FOOLISH PROFESSOR. DON’T WE WANT A SOCIETY AND COUNTRY WHERE THINGS WORK WELL? WHERE WAS THIS BACKWARD IDIOT OF A PROFESSOR TRAINED. HE MUST BE QUARANTINED IMMEDIATELY. NSEM FOOO PAAA NIE. WHY ARE THE LIGHTS ON? Eiiii ASEM BEN KORAA NIE. PROFESSOR KWASEA GYIMIFUO. SUCH CREATURES FILLED WITH HATE AND ENVY ARE NOT FIT FOR HUMAN SOCIETY. NO WONDER HE IS AN NDC TYPE OF PERSON. GYIMIE NE NKWASEASEM NKOA. NIWASEFO DOSOO WO GHANA PAAA. THIS MAN NEEDS HIS HEAD AND WHOLE BODY EXAMINED. OFUIII.
mr amin 1 year ago

Useless questions prof if have nothing to say just shut up. You are part of the problem, you are not happy Ghanaians has light just go and join the useless ndc

Useless questions prof if have nothing to say just shut up. You are part of the problem, you are not happy Ghanaians has light just go and join the useless ndc
Thief of Staff - Akosua Frema 1 year ago

Sadly, these are the kind of fools because of whom the country cannot develop. Asking good and relevant questions and getting sensible and genuine responses is what solve problems and breeds accountability. Gyimigyimi.

Sadly, these are the kind of fools because of whom the country cannot develop. Asking good and relevant questions and getting sensible and genuine responses is what solve problems and breeds accountability. Gyimigyimi.
KK 1 year ago

Why don't you go for the answer by yourself?

Why don't you go for the answer by yourself?
Nana 1 year ago

Very good question

Very good question
Major 1 year ago

The stupidity of Bawumia is unbelievable. Already NAPO thinks he is the president. NAPO is a trojan horse planted by the primitive ashanti chiefdom. The election is between the primitive and arrogant ashantis vs the Republic ...
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The stupidity of Bawumia is unbelievable. Already NAPO thinks he is the president. NAPO is a trojan horse planted by the primitive ashanti chiefdom. The election is between the primitive and arrogant ashantis vs the Republic of Ghana. Wake up Ghana. Long live the Republic.
Asman 1 year ago

You are indeed a fool Major. Look into the mirror and see what primitive looks like.

How can you be so primitive to spew such tribal bigotry here?

You are indeed a fool Major. Look into the mirror and see what primitive looks like.

How can you be so primitive to spew such tribal bigotry here?
Brigadier Sabari v2 1 year ago

Wow! What an impotent twat. If you had an inch of Dr Bawumia in your gutter dwelling family and God forsaken shit party the NDC, you would like. What a twat. Go top yourself ok?

Wow! What an impotent twat. If you had an inch of Dr Bawumia in your gutter dwelling family and God forsaken shit party the NDC, you would like. What a twat. Go top yourself ok?
KD 1 year ago

Do you want the nation to be in darkness?
Tell us what the hidden cost is.

Do you want the nation to be in darkness?
Tell us what the hidden cost is.
Yao 1 year ago

UG professors too. Please shut up before they start again with Dutch passport vs PhD in Ghana. Premier uni Prof paa talking like ndc serial caller. ndc supporters and dumsor de3, bed fellows

UG professors too. Please shut up before they start again with Dutch passport vs PhD in Ghana. Premier uni Prof paa talking like ndc serial caller. ndc supporters and dumsor de3, bed fellows
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Kofi USA 1 year ago

SHAME ON YOU, LORD MENSAH ... WHEN THE LIGHTS WERE ON & OFF, WE WERE TOLD THAT UPGRADES WERE BEING DONE TO REPLACE OLD TRANSFORMERS DUE TO INCREASE IN POPULATION AND CONSUMPTION OF ELECTRICITY. NOW, THE UPGRADES ARE DONE, YOU ...
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SHAME ON YOU, LORD MENSAH ... WHEN THE LIGHTS WERE ON & OFF, WE WERE TOLD THAT UPGRADES WERE BEING DONE TO REPLACE OLD TRANSFORMERS DUE TO INCREASE IN POPULATION AND CONSUMPTION OF ELECTRICITY. NOW, THE UPGRADES ARE DONE, YOU'RE ENJOYING STABLE SUPPLY OF LIGHTS ... SO WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM? YOU WANT TO KNOW THE COST? DON'T WORRY, YOUR ELECTRICITY BILL WILL TELL YOU THE COST ... FOOL!!! LET'S LEARN TO GIVE CREDIT WHEN IT'S DUE AND STOP POLITICIZING EVERYTHING IN GHANA. LET'S PUT GHANA FIRST. I WONDER WHAT TYPE OF INFORMATION YOU ARE FEEDING THE INNOCENT STUDENTS OF YOURS ... DISHONESTY TO THE HIGHEST DEGREE.
Farmer 1 year ago

Haha. You believe that story? I know for a fact that our transformer has not been replaced in the last 10 years. Past Dumsor or the latest Dumsor... Never a replacement.

Haha. You believe that story? I know for a fact that our transformer has not been replaced in the last 10 years. Past Dumsor or the latest Dumsor... Never a replacement.
Nana g 1 year ago

No wonder Dubai passport is more valuable than Ghanaian PhD holder

No wonder Dubai passport is more valuable than Ghanaian PhD holder
Stupidity 1 year ago

Do you think power is stable around the country. I had 53 power outages yesterday alone at the area I stay in kumasi. Maybe because the prince (NAPO) is now carrying the slave things have changed at your area

Do you think power is stable around the country. I had 53 power outages yesterday alone at the area I stay in kumasi. Maybe because the prince (NAPO) is now carrying the slave things have changed at your area
Brigadier Sabari v2 1 year ago

OMG! How are there so many educated fools in Ghana sei! Lord mensah iit is at the cost of your idiotic bald head. No wonder the guy said a Dutch passport is worth than a PhD. When there was unstable power you talked and compl ...
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OMG! How are there so many educated fools in Ghana sei! Lord mensah iit is at the cost of your idiotic bald head. No wonder the guy said a Dutch passport is worth than a PhD. When there was unstable power you talked and complained. It has been resolved and you sit in your stinky corner spewing garbage. Eeeefu
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Mese Hmm 1 year ago

When the power was unstable, government promised to do all they could to get power back on. Now that power is stable, people have started questioning why are the lights always on now? The simple answer is this: "We promised t ...
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When the power was unstable, government promised to do all they could to get power back on. Now that power is stable, people have started questioning why are the lights always on now? The simple answer is this: "We promised to do all we can to stabilize power supply." The government did not say they would do so especially in this election year; they said they would do so without any connotation. So if the lights are on now, they are on!
KNOCK THEM 1 year ago

You see comments from educated people like you make others look upon the cert gained by people in similar position. So for you we should be in darkness but not light. Hmmm. God save the nation of people like this.

You see comments from educated people like you make others look upon the cert gained by people in similar position. So for you we should be in darkness but not light. Hmmm. God save the nation of people like this.
Okoromansa 1 year ago

Kord Mensah, you can put off the lights in your residence. have you been served with any bill by ECG? You are NDC man and we know you. this your political gimmick won't fly so hide your face in shame.

Kord Mensah, you can put off the lights in your residence. have you been served with any bill by ECG? You are NDC man and we know you. this your political gimmick won't fly so hide your face in shame.
Cobold 1 year ago

A country of agenda and interest. No person should put on the neutrality tag. Everyone has got an interest os it better you let us know your, Prof.

A country of agenda and interest. No person should put on the neutrality tag. Everyone has got an interest os it better you let us know your, Prof.
Jessica Williams 1 year ago

When the light is on you talk rubish when it is off you foolishly. What kind of people are leaving in the country

When the light is on you talk rubish when it is off you foolishly. What kind of people are leaving in the country
Tamale North Boy 1 year ago

Stupidity

Stupidity
Abusuapanin 1 year ago

Is it true that this Mensah is a Professor? What a big FOOL, an IDIOT, a NINCOMPOOP! Has Dumsor not been solved since Nana Addo came to power? So if occasionally there are problems, should solutions not be found? The Minister ...
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Is it true that this Mensah is a Professor? What a big FOOL, an IDIOT, a NINCOMPOOP! Has Dumsor not been solved since Nana Addo came to power? So if occasionally there are problems, should solutions not be found? The Minister of Power, Dr. Opoku Prempeh went to Parliament to explain the reason for the outages after NDC ANIMALS started to spread false news that Ghana govt was owing huge sums of money. Dr Opoku Prempeh assured Ghanaians that the problems would be solved soon. Now, the problems have been solved but a stupid man who calls himself a Professor is spewing trash from his smelly and dirty mouth. A useless NDC ANIMAL.
Osbon 1 year ago

Nonsense saas.. a whole professor? The bills will soon arrive at your doorstep and you will notice the hidden costs. Are we so stupid that we don't want good things in our life? Ghana moving forward without NDC period.

Nonsense saas.. a whole professor? The bills will soon arrive at your doorstep and you will notice the hidden costs. Are we so stupid that we don't want good things in our life? Ghana moving forward without NDC period.
Yaa 1 year ago

What arrant tosh. Would you rather have the lights off? What is going through your mind which suggests the lights staying on is down to anything other than the honest, hard work of a lot of people?

You are responsible for ...
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What arrant tosh. Would you rather have the lights off? What is going through your mind which suggests the lights staying on is down to anything other than the honest, hard work of a lot of people?

You are responsible for the way your own mind works. If you see thieves in every corner, that merely suggests you have thievery on your mind.

And this is a so-called "neutral" economist? Tweeeeaaaaa.
Turning the Corner 1 year ago

Financial Dumsor can give birth to something unpleasant

Financial Dumsor can give birth to something unpleasant
Kwaky 1 year ago

Some people are so consumed by hatred that nothing is good about this Government. "Professor " tell Ghanaians afterall you are the learned one.What sort of foolishness is this?

Some people are so consumed by hatred that nothing is good about this Government. "Professor " tell Ghanaians afterall you are the learned one.What sort of foolishness is this?
Kwaku Ananse 1 year ago

Is this “Professor” out of his mind?

Is this “Professor” out of his mind?
Kwaky 1 year ago

Unbelievable. A Professor 's mindset.Hmmm

Unbelievable. A Professor 's mindset.Hmmm
fg 1 year ago

Electricity

Electricity
Abena 1 year ago

What does it matter how he fixed it .

What does it matter how he fixed it .
Abena 1 year ago

I'm enjoying it while it last, light off problem... light on problem... are u a wizard?!

I'm enjoying it while it last, light off problem... light on problem... are u a wizard?!
Kotibrim 1 year ago

Napos arrogance is keeping the lights on!!!

Napos arrogance is keeping the lights on!!!
Farmer 1 year ago

It's a question I am asking myself too. What is the reason, that suddenly the independent gas power plants are seemingly running around the clock?

Is the government now doing what it signed up for according to the "waterfa ...
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It's a question I am asking myself too. What is the reason, that suddenly the independent gas power plants are seemingly running around the clock?

Is the government now doing what it signed up for according to the "waterfall process" and paying up for what ECG is missing in revenues?

They definitely haven't fixed the underlying issues, so it means they are mounting up even more debt.

Is there a connection with the minister of energy being nominated as running mate?

As much as I enjoy having light, the questions are absolutely valid.
Ewusiwaa 1 year ago

I agree with farmer. It’s called critical analysis

I agree with farmer. It’s called critical analysis
Nana 1 year ago

Hahaha as for Ghana everything is about politics. Even when some people are dying of ignorance, they will still prefer to lean towards politics than the underlying cause. A whole professor, why doesn't he provide us with answ ...
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Hahaha as for Ghana everything is about politics. Even when some people are dying of ignorance, they will still prefer to lean towards politics than the underlying cause. A whole professor, why doesn't he provide us with answers?
Northern Boy 1 year ago

He can't provide us with the answers because he doesn't take our taxes. Those who collect the taxes have the answers and they are duty-bound to let us know how they are solving our problems. What's wrong with a citizen wantin ...
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He can't provide us with the answers because he doesn't take our taxes. Those who collect the taxes have the answers and they are duty-bound to let us know how they are solving our problems. What's wrong with a citizen wanting to know how our government is able to solve a problem as huge as dumsor in a relatively short time.
We are backward because we lack critical thinkers. We are shortsighted. Of what benefit will it be to us if it happens that they are using borrowed money to solve the problem in an election year only for it to resurface a few months after the election? Get the answers today for you to know whether you are completely out of the woods or you should be preparing for another round of dumsor after December 2024. Otherwise you could be living in a fool's paradise.
I'm with Prof. It's not that any body wants dumsor. We just want to know how the problem was solved. After all akuffo ado says we shouldn't just be spectators but rather citizens. But now, those who want to follow akuffo ados instructions are being vilified. What at all is wrong with Ghanaians?
King 1 year ago

Nonsense, do you have light or not. Cry Blood. Dumsɔ is over. No manipulation from NDC.

Nonsense, do you have light or not. Cry Blood. Dumsɔ is over. No manipulation from NDC.
Enoch 1 year ago

Is this guy a professor. Apuutor.

Is this guy a professor. Apuutor.
MMB 1 year ago

No problem, please just switch your meter off and after you are done with your enquiry and are satisfied, you can then decide to either switch it on or not.

D3n koraaaa na y3ny3 - All in the name of politics?

No problem, please just switch your meter off and after you are done with your enquiry and are satisfied, you can then decide to either switch it on or not.

D3n koraaaa na y3ny3 - All in the name of politics?
Ali Musah 1 year ago

NKWASIA GYIMII QUESTION ???

NKWASIA GYIMII QUESTION ???
New Sheriff in Town 1 year ago

It's common knowledge that stable electricity comes at a cost. So what's your point? During the economic downturn last year Evans Mensah of JoyFm was wondering how the lights had been kept on in all the economic difficulties, ...
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It's common knowledge that stable electricity comes at a cost. So what's your point? During the economic downturn last year Evans Mensah of JoyFm was wondering how the lights had been kept on in all the economic difficulties, but now hear a whole Prof. Electricity is not like the air we breathe; it comes at a cost, including the cost of bribes taken by John Mahama and his ministers before signing the AKSA Enerji take-or-pay PPA
Pressman 1 year ago

Can you also explain to Ghanaians what's keeping you at LEGON?

Can you also explain to Ghanaians what's keeping you at LEGON?
Kwame Peter 1 year ago

Professor doomsday monger,UG Registrar pleasetake serious note of this man’s academic credentials.

Professor doomsday monger,UG Registrar pleasetake serious note of this man’s academic credentials.
Gov 1 1 year ago

I can't imagine a whole university professor asking a dump and stupid question like this.What at all was his motivation? This the reason why someone was comparing phd to Netherlands passport.Stupidity saaa.'Tell us what is ke ...
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I can't imagine a whole university professor asking a dump and stupid question like this.What at all was his motivation? This the reason why someone was comparing phd to Netherlands passport.Stupidity saaa.'Tell us what is keeping the light on' so you were happy when the light were off because of what you stand to gain out of it.Idiot.Okay tell us how you became a professor and why we should even respect you as a professor.Idiooooooto.
KA NA WU 1 year ago

Is he really a professor?

Is he really a professor?
Kumepreko 1 year ago

Woaaaaa look and you call yourself a professor, when the light was off you called for demonstration and now the light is on we should ask why the lights are on? What kind of bêtise is this ?

Woaaaaa look and you call yourself a professor, when the light was off you called for demonstration and now the light is on we should ask why the lights are on? What kind of bêtise is this ?
Kofi dadey 1 year ago

The answer is simply that, there is enough water in the Akosombo dam and they are running it at max output. Recent announcement for stake holders meeting for spillage refers.

The answer is simply that, there is enough water in the Akosombo dam and they are running it at max output. Recent announcement for stake holders meeting for spillage refers.
Watchman 1 year ago

The lights went off erratically. The lights are on. And this man wants to know what is keeping the lights on? Common sense is not common to the UG professor.

The lights went off erratically. The lights are on. And this man wants to know what is keeping the lights on? Common sense is not common to the UG professor.
NPP, are the SSNIT hotels profitable now?? Mmoaa akromfour. 1 year ago

NPP f00lsoldiers like this prof is pretending there's no dumsor. But let me tell you this government has no excuse to put our lights off after JM invested so much to solve energy crises before leaving office. Stop Gaslighting ...
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NPP f00lsoldiers like this prof is pretending there's no dumsor. But let me tell you this government has no excuse to put our lights off after JM invested so much to solve energy crises before leaving office. Stop Gaslighting Ghanaians because it will not happen
Thief of Staff - Akosua Frema 1 year ago

Good, relevant and sensible question? You are really convincing me that you are a PhD holder.

Good, relevant and sensible question? You are really convincing me that you are a PhD holder.
Northern Boy 1 year ago

I'm with you. We need more thinkers like this

I'm with you. We need more thinkers like this
eh! 1 year ago

Professor You Are Right !!!
Blow The Alarm Lets See Inside.
All those of you saying we should let it be.
See what they did to us during Covvid and uptill today we are paying COVID levy for power and water we did not use. ...
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Professor You Are Right !!!
Blow The Alarm Lets See Inside.
All those of you saying we should let it be.
See what they did to us during Covvid and uptill today we are paying COVID levy for power and water we did not use. Shine Your Eyes these guys are LIARS.
see what ofori atta signed b4 leaving power?
The Youth Be Discerning See through The Settings
Kofi 1 year ago

Seems we have a bunch of shallow minded guys around. They are waiting for this government to come and trick them with next gullible explanation. Shine your eyes Ghanaian youth. Ask questions oooo

Seems we have a bunch of shallow minded guys around. They are waiting for this government to come and trick them with next gullible explanation. Shine your eyes Ghanaian youth. Ask questions oooo

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