By Angelina Tukpe
Actress and producer Yvonne Nelson has once again taken a stand against the erratic power supply, commonly known as “dumsor,” in Ghana. Nelson, who previously organized a massive protest against the John Mahama government over the issue in 2015, is now calling for action against the Akufo-Addo government.
The recent intermittent power outages in Ghana have sparked frustration among citizens, reminiscent of the severe power cuts the country experienced in 2015. Nelson has called on the policy think tank IMANI Africa to join her in organizing another protest, similar to the successful vigil they coordinated in 2015.
In a post on social media platform X on Monday, Nelson expressed her eagerness for IMANI to reach out to her for the vigil, citing the think tank’s crucial role in the success of the 2015 protest. “Imani Ghana, can we organize another vigil? I’ve been waiting for you to reach out like you did years back,” she wrote. “Your team made our demo a success. I’m reaching out myself. The NPP and its leadership @NAkufoAddo have taken Ghanaians for granted. DUMSORMUSTSTOP.”

The 2015 protest, which brought together many Ghanaian celebrities, shed light on the significant impact of power cuts on daily life in Ghana. IMANI Ghana’s involvement in the previous demonstration underscores the potential influence of policy think tanks in shaping public discourse and advocating for change.