Energy Minister Denies Blackouts, Points to the Consistency of Sunlight and Moonlight as Proof

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition has strongly rejected claims that Ghana is experiencing power outages, arguing that if there were truly a crisis, the entire country would be in complete darkness. “Every morning, the sun rises without fail, and every evening, the moon appears right on schedule. So how can anyone claim that there is no light? What more do you people want?” he asked, as reporters frantically checked their phones before the last bit of battery drained away.

The Minister, John Jinapor, explained that while some people may experience brief “power fluctuations,” the government has ensured a steady and reliable source of light through natural means, which is all part of the green transition. "Sunlight is pretty much solar energy and moonlight is kinda like tidal energy," he said, reassuring citizens that as long as the sun remains operational, there is no cause for concern. He further praised the efficiency of Ghana’s power sector, citing the government’s decision to export electricity to Burkina Faso and Benin as proof that there is more than enough power to go around.

Reports indicate that the Electricity Company of Ghana is considering rebranding electricity bills as “Darkness Avoidance Fees” to emphasize that light, in whatever form it comes, must be appreciated. “If you time your daily activities correctly, there is no reason to even notice these so-called blackouts. Plan your cooking, ironing, and business hours around daylight, and you will never have to worry about electricity,” the ECG advised.

The government has thus suggested that complaints about dumsor are exaggerated and politically motivated, pointing out that even in developed countries, people turn off their lights at night. “In Europe, people voluntarily switch off their lights to sleep. In Ghana, when ECG does the same thing for free, people complain. Let’s learn to appreciate what we have,” a government spokesperson remarked. The administration remains confident that, with proper public education, Ghanaians will come to understand that electricity is just one of many ways to experience light, and not necessarily the most important one.