Growing frustration is mounting among Ghanaians as calls intensify for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ministry of Energy to release a formal load-shedding timetable amid persistent power outages across the country.
The outages, widely referred to as dumsor, have resurfaced between 2024 and 2026, affecting households and businesses despite official insistence that Ghana is not experiencing a full-blown power crisis.
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Residents, particularly in urban centres such as Tema and parts of Accra, report frequent and unannounced power cuts that are disrupting economic activities and daily routines. Small business owners say the absence of a clear schedule makes it difficult to plan operations, leading to financial losses and reduced productivity.
Many consumers argue that a timetable would at least provide some level of predictability, allowing them to mitigate the impact of the outages.
Despite the widespread complaints, the Ministry of Energy has rejected suggestions that the country has returned to the era of prolonged load shedding. The sector minister has maintained that the current challenges are technical and temporary, rather than systemic.
He has also argued that demands for a load-shedding timetable are unnecessary, suggesting that such calls risk creating panic and projecting a negative image of the country’s energy sector.
According to the ministry, ongoing maintenance works and operational adjustments are being undertaken to stabilise power supply.
Members of the Minority in Parliament have called for a clear and publicly available timetable, arguing that Ghanaians deserve accurate information to plan their lives and businesses effectively.
As of early 2026, the power situation remains inconsistent, with intermittent outages continuing in several parts of the country. While authorities insist the issues are under control, many Ghanaians remain unconvinced, pointing to the ongoing disruptions as evidence of a deeper problem.