Ghana’s ongoing power crisis, popularly known as "dumsor," is expected to persist for at least another two years, according to Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of the Institute of Energy Security (IES).

Speaking on the Super Morning Show on Monday, November 25, Nana Amoasi VII painted a grim picture of the country’s energy challenges, stating, “We are not moving out of dumsor anytime soon. It could take up to two years before we see any stability in the power sector.” His projections have heightened concerns among Ghanaians already grappling with unreliable electricity supply.

The IES Executive Director attributed the prolonged crisis to inefficiencies within key areas of the energy distribution network. He pointed to issues such as poorly maintained meters, some of which have not been recharged in over a year. "As long as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) remains inefficient, with meters failing to function properly, dumsor will continue," he noted.

According to Nana Amoasi VII, resolving the crisis requires addressing these inefficiencies with disciplined investments and mechanisms to ensure equitable revenue distribution across the power utilities. "Until these inefficiencies are cleared, dumsor will remain with us," he emphasized, urging the government to prioritize investments in the right systems to restore stability.

Reflecting on the missed opportunities to address the issue earlier, he criticized successive governments for failing to take decisive action. Nana Amoasi VII noted that the current administration inherited a strong power sector with adequate installed capacity and reliable fuel supply, stating that "dumsor" should not have recurred after 2017.

He further revealed that a modest investment of about 22 million Ghana cedis in 2018 and 2019 could have resolved many of the inefficiencies plaguing the energy sector today.

Despite these insights, Nana Amoasi VII warned that significant progress is unlikely until a new government takes office, citing unresolved systemic issues.

In a more troubling development, he raised concerns about transparency within the energy sector. “If you try to access a sheet from GRIDCo today, it’s labelled 'private and confidential'—why is the government suppressing vital information?” he questioned, suggesting a deliberate effort to withhold crucial details from the public.

With no immediate solutions in sight, Ghanaians are bracing for prolonged power disruptions as the country struggles to address deep-rooted inefficiencies in its energy distribution network.