Ghanaians call for Dumsor demo to urge Government to end erratic power cuts

Ghanaians call for Dumsor 'demo' to urge Government end erratic power cuts

Gideon Nicholas Day

April 22, 2024 1:23 PM

Ghanaians are considering a demonstration to demand an end to erratic power cuts, popularly known as "dumsor," following a social media influencer's question.

Dumsor Demo

KalyJay, known on X as @gyaigyimii, sparked the conversation with a simple tweet:

KALYJAY @gyaigyimii: Dumsor Demo?

This seemingly innocent inquiry ignited a flurry of responses from frustrated citizens across various regions who have long endured the effects of inconsistent power supply.

KOJO DYNAMIC 𓃵 @AnnanPerry: yes, demo must happen

Kwame Seeker 🇬🇭🇫🇷🇨🇦 @SeekerKwame: I go come back to Ghana 🇬🇭 and join u guys

Tenderheart @tenderheart_MBA: The Demo keep, we for do this long time

PeopleLikeThis⏳ @pplelikethis: I was thinking about it…but this pple have decided not to listen to anyone

John Wogbe Dzebu💫 @FrancisNuku: It's long overdue @gyaigyimii A Dumsor demo is a MUST

Here are some reactions from X

The frustration stems not only from the power cuts themselves but also from the government's refusal to acknowledge the crisis as scheduled load-shedding. Adding to the public ire is the Electricity Company of Ghana's (ECG) reluctance to provide a comprehensive timetable for the outages, leaving citizens in the dark both figuratively and literally.

As discontent simmers among the population, the prospect of a Dumsor demonstration looms larger, signaling a growing dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs. The demonstration, if it materializes, could serve as a significant expression of public frustration and a demand for immediate action from the government.

Gideon Nicholas Day