Ending Dumsor: Economic Advisor assures “money is not a problem”

Economic Advisor to President Mahama, Dr. Nii-Moi Thompson has reiterated government’s commitment to end the power crisis which is currently crippling the country.

According to Dr. Nii-Moi Thompson, funding is not a problem and that government has already made contingency plans to address the energy crisis.

Minister of Power, Dr. Kwabena Donkor on Monday revealed that as part of measures to end the energy crisis, emergency power badgers will be employed to deal with the situation.

Ghana is currently shedding some 440 megawatts during off peak time, which Dr. Donkor attributes to poor maintenance at Asogli Plant as well as 2 units at Akosombo Dam which are currently non-functional.

The $622-million-400-Megawatt Bui hydropower station, according to the Power Minister is not a white elephant as suggested by some Ghanaians.

The Electricity Company of Ghana has been directed to release a new load shedding timetable and adhere to the time zones.

 Dr. Nii-Moi Thompson tasked Ghanaians to be optimistic and co-operate with government as it finds a lasting solution to the deteriorating energy crisis.

He however admitted that if long term measures were put in place previously, the country would not have been plunged into this mess.