The Media Coalition of Good Governance (MCGG) has called on the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Energy, to urgently declare the true state of the country’s worsening power outages.

According to the Coalition, Ghanaians deserve honesty, certainty and a clear plan at a time when homes, businesses and essential services are being disrupted without warning. It said citizens should not be subjected to unpredictable blackouts that continue to undermine daily life and economic activity.

The group is demanding clarity on whether the country is experiencing a return to the era of “dumsor.”

It argued that if this is the case, a transparent and reliable load-shedding timetable must be published immediately to help households and businesses plan effectively, rather than being left in the dark both literally and figuratively.

The call follows recent remarks by the Minister of Energy, John Abdulai Jinapor, who confirmed that a fire incident at the Akosombo Hydro Power Plant had created a power deficit, resulting in supply disruptions in some parts of the country.

Although the minister assured the public that the government would not conceal the truth and had directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to provide updates every 12 hours, the Coalition said periodic updates alone are not enough.

According to the MCGG, the rapidly changing nature of the situation makes it more critical for the government to adopt a structured and transparent communication strategy.

It stressed that without a clear timetable or predictable framework, households and businesses remain vulnerable to sudden outages that disrupt productivity, damage equipment, and increase the cost of living.

The Coalition acknowledged the minister’s admission that the outages are a genuine challenge and not a deliberate failure. However, it said the growing frustration among citizens highlights the urgent need for more decisive and coordinated action.

It also noted the establishment of a technical team to investigate the Akosombo fire incident, as well as a parallel probe by security agencies to determine any possible criminal involvement.

While describing the measures as commendable, the Coalition insisted that the immediate priority must be restoring public confidence through transparency and reliable power distribution.

In addition, the group took note of the minister’s disclosure regarding the recovery of 1,569 missing ECG containers at the ports and ongoing efforts to account for all outstanding items.

It said while the development points to a commitment to accountability, it also exposes longstanding inefficiencies within the sector that must be addressed decisively.

The Coalition further expressed concern over the recent increase in utility tariffs, with electricity tariffs rising by 9.86 percent as of January 2026.

It argued that consumers are now paying more for power that is becoming increasingly unreliable, placing an unfair burden on Ghanaians already grappling with economic hardship.

The Media Coalition of Good Governance has therefore reiterated its call on the government to clearly declare the current state of power supply in Ghana, confirm whether the nation is experiencing dumsor, publish a dependable load-shedding timetable if necessary and strengthen communication to ensure predictability and public trust.

It maintained that Ghanaians are willing to endure challenges when they are treated with honesty and respect but cannot accept uncertainty.

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