The Deputy Director-General of Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission, Alexander Twum-Barimah, has stated that the current power outages are not a deliberate action by government to disrupt livelihoods.
Speaking on Badwam TV on Adom TV, he noted that electricity remains a critical national asset that supports businesses and improves the quality of life of citizens.
According to him, no government would intentionally create a situation that undermines such an important sector.
“It is not the wish of any government to create challenges for its citizens through power outages,” he said.
Mr Twum-Barimah explained that the power sector relies heavily on machinery, which is prone to faults and requires maintenance, leading to occasional disruptions.
He added that some of the challenges are also caused by human negligence or recklessness within the system.
He, however, acknowledged that power outages have real consequences for individuals and businesses, stressing the need to address the underlying issues.
