Despite the Northern Electricity Distribution Company's (NEDCO) pledge for a complete power supply restoration on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, residents in Tamale have once again found themselves in darkness.

The situation follows the management's earlier assurance to address the issue, which had arisen due to growing concerns about a potential return to load shedding.

Throughout September and early October, residents had complained about frequent power outages.

On the evening of Thursday, October 12, 2023, power supply to the Tamale township was disrupted around 10 p.m., leaving residents without electricity until 9:20 a.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023.

Before power was eventually restored, those who endured a night without electricity had to cope with additional interruptions on Friday morning.

Several residents expressed their frustration, urging NEDCo to identify a lasting solution to the problem.

William Paa Kwasi, who spoke to the media, lamented the damage caused to his refrigerator due to the inconsistent power supply in Tamale.

“You go to sleep and wake up to a power outage. Sometimes they don’t restore it after the maintenance works, and we experience repeated on-and-off electricity, which has a damaging impact on our gadgets.

“They should refrain from paying themselves hefty salaries and, instead, invest in improving service delivery,” he bemoaned.