The Minority in Parliament has expressed worries about the return of load shedding, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor,’ attributing it to questionable contracts signed by the government via the Ghana Gas Company.

The caucus claims that the Ghana Gas Company is under pressure from the Presidency to finalize an $800 million agreement with the Phoenix Park Gas Processors Consortium under suspicious conditions, all without parliamentary consent.

They reported a power shortfall of over 500 megawatts on Tuesday, September 24, which has adversely affected customers.

John Jinapor, the Ranking Member on the Energy Committee of Parliament, voiced these concerns during a discussion with reporters.

“Because of such dubious contracts, as we speak, there is load shedding ongoing. GRIDCo has been cautioned not to inform customers. On [September 24], there was a deficit of more than 500 megawatts. On [September 25], they are going to shed a load and customers in Ghana will be affected.

“Tullow Ghana has not been paid even $1 for the past nine months for gas supplied to Ghana Gas and Tullow is threatening to curtail supply of gas.

“The IPPs have just dispatched a letter to the Minister of Finance intending to halt the supply of power for debt and liabilities hovering around $1.2 billion. Sadly, the energy sector is collapsing.”