In a bid to allay fears of a return to systematic load-shedding, the Ministee for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor has reassured Ghanaians that the recent power outages are not a sign of impending “dumsor.”
John Jinapor’s statement comes on the heels of demands from the Minority in Parliament for the publication of a load-shedding timetable.
Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House, he said “We’re not shedding load, and so the demand by the Minority and some people that we publish a load-shedding timetable is moot”.
“When you are not shedding load, there will be no need to publish a timetable.”
John Jinapor attributed the recent power outages to technical challenges, emphasizing that Ghana currently has sufficient power supply.
In fact, the country is exporting approximately 300 megawatts of electricity to neighboring countries, including Benin and Burkina Faso.
“As we speak, we’re exporting about 300 megawatts of power outside Ghana to Benin, Burkina Faso, and other neighboring countries,” Jinapor noted.
“If you have enough and you are exporting power, obviously there will be no need to publish a timetable.”
This is not John Jinapor’s first experience with addressing power supply concerns.
In January 2025, as a Member of the Transition Team for energy and natural resources, he warned of looming power outages due to a fuel shortage.
However, he has since taken a more optimistic tone, emphasizing the government’s efforts to restore a stable and reliable power supply nationwide.
–BY Daniel Bampoe
