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The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has stated that the recent power interruptions experienced across Ghana do not warrant the introduction of a load-shedding timetable, despite rising public concern.
Acting Executive Secretary, Dr. Shafik Suleman, clarified that the outages do not signal a return to “dumsor” and assured the public that electricity supply will stabilize soon. Speaking to the media on Monday, April 27, 2026, he emphasized that the situation is being actively managed and does not justify power rationing.
He expressed confidence that ongoing interventions will resolve the disruptions in the near term and restore normal supply. His comments come amid increasing calls from Ghanaians for an official load-shedding schedule to help manage the impact of unannounced outages on businesses and daily activities.
Dr. Suleman attributed the challenges primarily to technical faults and system upgrades, rather than a deficit in power generation. He cited a recent incident at a Ghana Grid Company substation in Akosombo, which significantly reduced available power.
According to him, engineers are working to restore the affected capacity while broader infrastructure improvements continue. He also acknowledged that years of underinvestment have weakened the distribution system, but noted that corrective measures are underway.
As part of these efforts, the Electricity Company of Ghana has begun installing and replacing thousands of transformers nationwide to improve reliability, with over 3,000 units already secured for deployment.
The outages have raised concerns among households and businesses, many of which report increased costs due to reliance on alternative power sources such as generators. The situation has also renewed debate over the long-term stability of Ghana’s energy sector, which has faced recurring challenges, sometimes leading to scheduled outages known as “dumsor.”
Despite these concerns, Dr. Suleman reassured the public that the current difficulties are temporary and that steps are being taken to ensure a more stable and reliable power supply going forward.