The Member of Parliament for Sammi Awuku has urged President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Energy and Green Transition to urgently address recurring power supply challenges, warning that the situation is disrupting academic preparation for national examinations.
In a Facebook post on Monday, April 27, Mr. Awuku expressed concern over intermittent electricity supply affecting parts of the country, describing the situation as particularly troubling for students preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
“We’re all experiencing it again, this on-and-off power situation and honestly, it’s becoming quite worrying,” he wrote.
He said the unstable electricity supply is making it difficult for students to concentrate during revision, especially at what he described as a critical stage in their academic journey.
“At the very least, let’s ensure our students are given a fair and stable environment to prepare for and write their exams,” he stated, urging government intervention and adding, “Please ACT now!”
Mr. Awuku also noted that the power challenges are affecting more than students, pointing out that businesses, young entrepreneurs, and small-scale operators are also being impacted by the disruptions.
The concerns come amid renewed reports of intermittent electricity supply in parts of the country, a situation often referred to as “dumsor,” which has historically affected households, education, and economic activity.
Education stakeholders and parents have also raised concerns that unreliable electricity during examination periods places additional pressure on candidates who depend on evening study time.
The MP’s call adds to growing public pressure on authorities to ensure stable electricity supply, particularly as thousands of students prepare for major national examinations in the coming weeks.
