The Parliamentary Select Committee on Mines and Energy has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to publish a load-shedding timetable to assist citizens in planning their lives amidst ongoing power cuts.
This decision follows weeks of increased power outages, which have led to calls for transparency and improved management of the energy crisis.
Previously, Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, expressed frustration at those requesting a schedule, suggesting they create their own if desired.
However, the Mines and Energy Committee has intervened, stressing the importance of providing a load management timetable.
During a meeting with stakeholders in the power industry on Sunday, April 7, ECG acknowledged facing challenges in power distribution.
Samuel Atta Akyea, Chairman of the Energy Committee of Parliament, emphasized the need for transparency and better planning, stating that the committee will closely monitor the timetable’s implementation.
He stated, “ The conversations we’ve had so far are very good, some of the technical challenges relating to fuel and the rest of it may be tackled. If there’s under generation, which there’s an admission there’s one, we should do everything in our power to make sure that we generate enough power.”
“I think the Committee was very strong on the matter that if there are power outages, those who are enjoying should know when it’ll be available, and then they plan their lives around the timetable they’ll furnish them.”
“They are going to do it and we’ll do everything in our power to monitor them.”
