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Energy Minister Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh has revealed that some parts of the nation will from next month experience systematic power outages.
This, according to him, will be an addition to the current outages power consumers have been experiencing which has been attributed to system upgrades and maintenance works.
Energy analysts have in the last few weeks asked for a load shedding timetable that will enable power consumers plan in anticipation of power cuts.
So speaking at a Civil Society engagement on current challenges, Dr Opoku Prempeh said in the quest to prevent unplanned power outages that may disrupt business operation a systematic one will be drawn and implemented from May for affected persons to plan their lives accordingly.
Accra was made capital by mistake; let’s move it to Yeji – Nana Akuoko Sarpong
Source: UGC
Accra became the administrative capital of Ghana in 1877 when the British colonial authority transferred the seat of government from Cape Coast.
It was declared a city on 29 June 1961 by Ghana’s first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
Speaking to Accra-based
Citi FM, Nana Akuoko Sarpong called for the relocation of the country’s administrative capital from Accra.
He said the capital should be moved to areas near Kintampo.
“We can be thinking of relocating the administrative capital somewhere near Kintampo while Accra remains the commercial capital,” he stated.
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The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) says only Accra and Winneba will experience power outages in the coming days following construction works at the main Pokuase sub station.
This, according to the Director of System Operations of GRIDCo, Mr Mark Baah is to allow the company facilitate some key projects to ensure power supply reliability in the Greater Accra Region.
There have been power outages in some parts of the country, which has led to people claiming Ghana has returned to “Dumsor” and thereby requiring a load shedding timetable.
But Mr Baah assured that there is no nationwide “Dumsor” coming.
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The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) says only Accra and Winneba will experience power outages in the coming days following construction works on its main lines and at the main Pokuase sub station.
This, according to the Director of System Operations of GRIDCo, Mr Mark Baah is to allow the company facilitate some key projects to ensure power supply reliability in the Greater Accra Region.
At a press briefing in Accra Thursday [April 1, 2021], Mr Baah said in order for the projects to be completed the contractors have requested for some outages because as they build they have to connect it to the current system.