Energy Ministry pushes back on timetable demand as power concerns rise

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has pushed back against calls from the Minority in Parliament to publish a load management timetable in response to recent power supply problems.

In a statement, the Ministry described the request as “misplaced,” arguing that there is no need for such a schedule. According to the Ministry, the country’s current power generation capacity is enough to meet demand even during peak periods.

“The current power generation capacity is sufficient to meet peak demand; hence, there is no basis for a load-shedding timetable at this time,” the statement said.

The Minority had urged the Ministry to provide a clear timetable to help Ghanaians plan around what they see as worsening electricity issues. They pointed out that many homes, businesses, and even essential services are being affected by the frequent blackouts.

They also criticised the Ministry and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), accusing them of poorly managing what they see as a return to “dumsor.” According to them, the lack of communication and planning has made things worse for the public.

Despite rejecting the timetable proposal, the Ministry admitted that there are indeed problems in the power distribution system. It assured the public that steps are being taken to fix the situation.

“The Ministry acknowledges the ongoing challenges within the power distribution system and pledged its commitment to resolve them,” the statement noted.

This back-and-forth between the Ministry and the Minority comes at a time when many Ghanaians are growing frustrated with the unstable power supply. While the government maintains there is enough electricity being produced, critics say the issue lies with how that power is being distributed and want clear solutions laid out.