The Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, Sammi Awuku, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to urgently address the recurring power supply challenges, warning that the situation is affecting students preparing for critical national examinations.
In a Facebook post on Monday, April 27, the MP expressed concern over the intermittent electricity supply, noting that it is disrupting learning and creating anxiety among candidates sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and those preparing for the Basic Education Certificate Examination.
“We’re all experiencing it again, this on-and-off power situation and honestly, it’s becoming quite worrying,” he stated.
According to him, the unstable electricity supply is undermining students’ ability to concentrate on revision during what he described as a critical period in their academic journey. He stressed that while examinations would proceed regardless of circumstances, candidates require a stable environment to prepare effectively.
“At the very least, let’s ensure our students are given a fair and stable environment to prepare for and write their exams,” he added, making a direct appeal to authorities to act swiftly.
Mr. Awuku further indicated that the impact of the outages extends beyond students, affecting businesses, young entrepreneurs and small-scale operators, with frustration among the public steadily growing.
His remarks come amid renewed reports of intermittent electricity supply, often referred to as “dumsor,” which has historically disrupted households, commercial activities and academic work across the country.
Education stakeholders and parents have consistently warned that unstable power supply during examination periods places additional pressure on candidates, many of whom rely on evening hours for revision.
The MP’s call adds to mounting concerns for a swift and sustainable solution as thousands of students nationwide prepare for major examinations in the coming weeks.
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