Senior lecturer at the Kumasi Technical University, Dr. Solomon Fokuo has criticized the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its leader, former President John Dramani Mahama, over what he describes as the return of persistent power outages, commonly referred to as “dumsor,” in Ghana.
Speaking on the Wontumi Morning Show hosted by Kweku Kyeremanteng Nkansah, Mr. Fokuo argued that the current instability in electricity supply signals a resurgence of the crisis.
“Many Ghanaians are already experiencing frequent outages,” he said. “Despite attempts to downplay the situation, the reality on the ground shows that dumsor is back.”
He further accused the NDC of failing to effectively manage the country’s power sector, stating that the situation reflects broader governance challenges.
Mr. Fokuo also took aim at sections of the media, alleging bias in the reporting of economic conditions. “Some media personnel deliberately misrepresent the state of the economy in favor of the government,” he claimed.
“This creates a disconnect between official narratives and the lived experiences of ordinary citizens.”
On the government’s initiative to introduce a WhatsApp platform for reporting power outages, he dismissed the move as insufficient.
“Ghanaians are more interested in practical solutions to the problem rather than communication channels,” he said.
“We are tired of promises. This is the time for action. Ghanaians want results, not explanations.”
In addition to concerns about electricity supply, Mr. Fokuo highlighted the rising cost of living, citing increases in fuel prices and electricity tariffs.
“Commercial drivers and okada riders are struggling to cope with the high cost of fuel,” he noted. “This is directly affecting livelihoods across the country.”
He also questioned how revenue from fuel taxes is being utilized, arguing that citizens deserve tangible improvements in public services.
“Ghanaians are paying more in taxes, but they are not seeing corresponding improvements in their daily lives,” Mr. Fokuo added.