NPP Fires Fresh Salvo at Mahama Over ECG Outages: ‘If There Is No Dumsor, Why the Constant Power Interruption Announcements?’

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has challenged President John Dramani Mahama and his government to explain why the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) continues to announce scheduled power interruptions if the country is not experiencing a return of dumsor.

The party’s question has reignited the debate over Ghana’s electricity supply situation, with the opposition demanding clarity on the frequent power outage announcements and what they mean for households, businesses and industries.

The NPP argues that the repeated announcements by ECG for planned maintenance and other electricity-related interventions raise questions about the stability of power supply under the current administration.
The opposition has further questioned whether the distinction between scheduled maintenance and persistent power interruptions adequately addresses the concerns of consumers who continue to experience disruptions in electricity supply.

ECG’s frequent outage notices fuel public debate
ECG has, in recent weeks, published several notices announcing planned and emergency maintenance exercises across different parts of the country.

For instance, the company announced maintenance works across six regions between October 26 and 30, 2026, affecting selected communities in Greater Accra, Tema, Central, Volta and Ashanti regions. The interventions were intended to upgrade infrastructure, repair underground cables and improve electricity distribution.

The repeated announcements have become a major talking point amid public concerns about the reliability of electricity supply.

Mahama declares Ghana free from dumsor
The controversy follows President Mahama’s recent assertion that Ghana has sufficient electricity to meet national demand and is no longer experiencing the persistent power rationing commonly known as dumsor.

Speaking in Moscow, the President reportedly pointed to government’s efforts to address outstanding debts in the energy sector, including payments to independent power producers, as part of measures to stabilise electricity supply.

However, the NPP’s criticism suggests that the President’s assurance has not entirely settled public concerns about the frequency of power interruptions.
ECG maintains outages are linked to maintenance and network challenges
ECG has previously maintained that planned maintenance exercises should not be confused with a return of nationwide dumsor.

In February 2026, the company’s Director of Communications, William Boateng, explained that some interruptions were associated with localised faults, overloaded transformers and maintenance requirements. He said measures were being taken to strengthen the distribution network and improve reliability.

The distinction between nationwide power rationing, scheduled maintenance and unexpected network faults remains central to the ongoing debate.

Ghanaians demand answers
For households and businesses that depend on uninterrupted electricity, the central concern is not simply how the outages are described but how frequently they occur, how long they last and what is being done to prevent them.

Small businesses, including cold stores, hairdressing salons, welding shops and other electricity-dependent enterprises, are particularly vulnerable to prolonged interruptions.

The NPP is therefore demanding greater clarity from the Mahama administration on the country’s electricity situation.

As the political debate intensifies, many consumers will be looking to government and ECG for clear explanations, reliable supply and lasting solutions to the power challenges affecting their daily lives.

Ultimately, the question confronting the government is whether its assurance of adequate electricity generation is translating into the consistent and dependable power supply Ghanaians expect.