Deputy Energy Minister Andrew Egyapa Mercer has taken a swipe at the National Democratic Congress (NDC), indicating that their celebration over the intermittent electricity supply crisis 'dumsor' has been premature.

Certain areas in Accra have been facing intermittent power supply, and some regions have been dealing with similar issues for months. The challenges with power supply have led to disruptions and inconveniences for residents in these affected areas.

In an interview on Peace FM, the minister noted that recent power outages have been resolved despite the many 'exaggerated' concerns raised by individuals from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

"Their jubilation has been short-lived. You'd be there then my brother, Jinapor would issue a statement. Dumsor is back, I am saddened," the deputy minister said.

He mentioned that a significant disbursement of $10 million has been made to the West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) for gas supply, contributing to the resolution of the issues causing power disruptions.

But according to the Ranking Member on the Mines and Energy Committee, John Jinapor, employees of the West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAGPCo) are considering not opening the pipeline until they receive their payment.

“I actually spoke to the WAGPCo workers and they told me that upon the government’s payment, they would be willing to open the pipeline” he told Osei Bonsu on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme.