Mahama Administration Warns Of Dumsor Due To Insufficient Fuel: “We’re In A Very Serious Situation”
- Yapei-Kusawgu MP John Jinapor has warned of an imminent energy crisis in Ghana, with fuel power generation expected to last only two days
- He blamed the outgone Akufo-Addo government for not addressing the fuel issue even though it came up for discussion during transition meetings
- Social media users who watched the video thronged the comments section to ask questions and share their views on the likelihood of dumsor again
MP for the Yapei-Kusawgu constituency, John Abdulai Jinapor, said the country may face a serious energy crisis in the first few days after President John Mahama took office.
Jinapor said the power load-shedding crisis, popularly referred to in Ghana as dumsor, was 'imminent' because there was currently insufficient fuel for energy generation.
Source: UGC
"I have bad news for you. As of today, the confirmation we are receiving is that we have only five hours of fuel stock.”
He explained that the fuel supply available for power generation might only last for two days.
"If you look at the heavy fuel oil and diesel fuel, we don't have enough to last two days. So, in two days' time, we are likely to run out of fuel,” he explained further.
John Abdulai Jinapor said the outgone Akufo-Addo government did not order fuel even though the issue was raised during their transition meetings.
In an interview with JoyNews, he added that it would take about eight weeks to order, receive and treat the fuel for its use in power generation.
“This administration has not ordered any fuel as we speak. It takes an average of four weeks for the fuel to arrive and four weeks for the fuel to be treated so we are in a very serious situation.
Ghana's energy landscape includes various sources like hydroelectric power, thermal energy (natural gas, crude oil, and diesel), solar energy, and other renewables.
Watch the video below:
Netizens comment on possible dumsor situation
YEN.com.gh has collated some reactions to the video on X regarding the likelihood of dumsor returning.
@mykofai asked:
“Where did this MP get his information from? 5hrs of fuel stock? What sort of fuel stock is that? Fuel oil, crude oil, natural gas (LNG) or what?”
@Qwamy_mony said:
“So dem sh3da no buy the fuel or ebi money wey no dey?”
@Mawuenyecash wrote”
“He says even they order fuel today, it will still take 2 weeks for the fuel to be delivered.”
@bondzii said:
“We all knew the situation before you took office as much as the Npp is useless we won’t take excuses from the NDC.”
@Aqualif04116185 wrote:
“But there was joint transition crew, didn’t the transition crew check this details, or it wasn’t part of their job?”
@blaugrana1803 said:
“Can’t blame Mahama for this.”
Bola Tinubu expresses confidence in Mahama
YEN.com.gh also reported that the President of Nigeria was among the guests of honour at John Mahama's presidential inauguration.
In his speech, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed confidence in the ability of the country's new leader to positively transform Ghana.
The Nigerian President expressed his goodwill to Mahama and the Ghanaian people and offered his friendship and unwavering support.
Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh
New feature: Сheck out news that is picked for YOU ➡️ click on “Recommended for you” and enjoy!
Source: YEN.com.gh
