The Member of Parliament for Akrofuom, Joseph Azumah, has attributed the current pressure on Ghana’s power supply to the increasing use of electrical appliances across the country.
Speaking on Badwam TV on Adom TV, he noted that energy consumption has significantly increased over the years due to changing lifestyles.
Citing his constituency, Akrofuom, as an example, he explained that about two decades ago, very few households used air conditioners.
According to him, the situation has changed drastically today, with more homes now relying on air conditioners than fans.
“Twenty years ago, no house in my constituency was using air condition, but today more houses are using ACs than fans,” he said.
Mr Azumah added that the widespread use of modern electrical appliances is placing a heavy burden on the country’s energy system.
He indicated that the surge in demand must be taken into account when addressing the current power challenges.
