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Remove Energy Minister over dumsor concerns – Dr. Ekua Fowah Amoakoh
Dr. Ekua Fowah Amoakoh, Deputy Spokesperson to former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for the removal of the Energy Minister over the return of persistent power outages, widely known as dumsor.
She expressed disappointment in the current administration led by President John Dramani Mahama, stating that the issue appears to be resurfacing despite earlier expectations that it would be addressed more decisively.
According to her in an interview on Joy News, the outages had become strongly associated with Mahama’s first term in office, and she had hoped his return would bring a more effective solution.
She noted that many people still link the president to the power crisis, adding that even international media reports have previously highlighted the situation during his earlier tenure.
Dr. Amoakoh indicated that the current situation is troubling, especially as the opposition, now in government, had criticised similar challenges in the past and claimed to have solutions.
She argued that the administration is now facing the same problem it once condemned, and criticised what she described as a repetition of past explanations rather than new approaches to resolve the crisis.
She urged the government to take stronger action to address the outages and improve power supply across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Avoid Johannesburg CBD unless travel there is necessary – Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa
Ghana’s High Commission in South Africa has urged Ghanaians to take note of a significant protest currently taking place in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) today, Wednesday, 29 April 2026 by the March and March over unemployment and undocumented foreign nationals.
According to them, this has already led to major traffic disruptions and interruptions to normal business activities in the CBD
Given the nature of the protest, the High Commission noted that there is a heightened risk of tension, particularly toward foreign nationals.
“Please advise all to exercise caution throughout the day. It is advisable to avoid the Johannesburg CBD unless travel there is absolutely necessary. Those who live in Johannesburg are urged to remain indoors or in secure locations and limit unnecessary movement,” It stated.
Additionally, they added that “Members of the community should also be reminded not to engage with protesters under any circumstances, even if approached or provoked, and to prioritize their personal safety at all times. Carrying valid identification and relevant documentation is essential.”
Ghanaians in South Africa have been urged to stay in close communication “with members of our community and check in on individuals who may be particularly vulnerable. Parents and guardians should ensure that children remain in safe environments and avoid travel through affected areas.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
An aide to former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has criticised the government over ongoing power outages, urging authorities to prioritise solutions instead of explanations.
His comments come in response to recent remarks by Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor regarding challenges in the power sector.
Speaking on the issue on Channel One TV, Mr. Aboagye questioned the government’s justification that ongoing transformer upgrades and system expansions are responsible for the outages.
He argued that such maintenance work has been carried out in the past without causing widespread disruption.
He said the situation does not make sense, insisting that it is possible to upgrade infrastructure without plunging the entire country into darkness.
According to him, Ghanaians are more concerned about having stable electricity than listening to explanations.
“Your talking means nothing to us. Give us power,” he said.
Mr. Aboagye added that the power situation is affecting lives and livelihoods across the country.
He claimed that businesses are shutting down, people are losing their jobs, and some lives are being put at risk due to the outages.
He pointed to rising costs, noting that consumers are paying more for electricity despite the unstable supply.
The former Vice President’s aide further criticised the government for what he described as a lack of respect for citizens, saying the focus should be on delivering reliable power rather than assigning blame.
By: Jacob Aggrey
