“Prepare to face Dumsor due to significant accumulation of debts to IPPs” warn Ghanaians of ECG and GRIDCO

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCO) have warned Ghanaians to prepare for possible power outages, often referred to as “dumsor”.

The warning follows a significant increase in debts owed to independent power producers (IPPs), putting the country’s electricity supply at risk.

ECG and GRIDCO said the growing indebtedness to IPPs has made it difficult to maintain a steady flow of electricity across the country.

Both organizations noted that IPPs, which produce a significant portion of the country’s electricity, have difficulty getting paid for the electricity they provide.

As a result, if debts are not paid on time, some of these power companies could be forced to reduce or stop their electricity production.

In their statement, ECG and GRIDCO highlighted the urgent need for the government to intervene and clear outstanding arrears to avoid further power outages.

“If this issue is not addressed quickly, we could experience more frequent power outages, impacting businesses, households and other essential services,” the spokesperson said.

Ghanaians have been warned to prepare for the prospect of power outages, particularly as the dry season approaches, which is normally associated with increased electricity use.

Citizens are concerned about the situation, as previous power outages have had a significant impact on daily life.

The government, through the Ministry of Energy, has committed to addressing this issue, but it is not yet clear when a solution will be found.

Meanwhile, Ghanaians are being asked to use electricity carefully to reduce the burden on the national infrastructure.