There’s no ‘dumsor’ in Ghana; there’s adequate power -Mahama tells Ghanaians in Russia

President John Dramani Mahama has reassured Ghanaians in Russia that the nation no longer suffers from the frequent power outages, colloquially known as "dumsor." This claim comes after his administration addressed the financial issues that had threatened the reliability of electricity supply. Mahama stated that the government had settled its outstanding debts to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and implemented a new payment system to ensure timely compensation for electricity supplied to the national grid.

Mahama explained that the government had inherited approximately US$1.7 billion in unpaid obligations from IPPs, along with arrears for gas supplied from the Jubilee Field and ENI. These debts had previously strained relations, with some power producers threatening to halt electricity provision. However, Mahama reported that the situation has improved significantly. He confirmed that the government is now up to date with all payments to IPPs, asserting that "we are current. Any energy they supply today, we’re paying them."

The President outlined a separate payment arrangement to resolve the remaining obligations. This new system involves initial payments followed by additional settlements as they become due. By implementing these measures, Mahama believes he has restored confidence between the government and power producers, which in turn has contributed to a more stable electricity supply across the country. He emphasized that Ghana currently possesses sufficient power to meet the demands of its citizens.