Dumsor threatens NDC prospects in Ashanti Region – Efo Newton issues stern warning

Efo Newton, NDC Member and Social Commentator

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is reportedly losing significant political ground in the Ashanti Region as persistent, unexplained power outages—locally known as “Dumsor”continue to plague the area.

According to local observer Efo Newton, the erratic power supply is not merely a technical inconvenience but a brewing political crisis that could undermine the party’s influence in this critical electoral battleground.

Economic Paralysis:

The energy crisis has intensified daily, stifling economic activity from the bustling commercial hubs of Kumasi to the smallest rural outposts.

The reliance on modern electric machinery has left several artisanal and small-scale industries vulnerable.

Among those hardest hit are:

Garment Producers:

Tailors and seamstresses who have transitioned to electric sewing machines find their productivity halted.

Perishable Goods:

Cold store operators face massive losses as refrigeration fails.

Service Providers:

Hairdressers, barbers, and printing houses are unable to meet client deadlines.

Heavy Industry:

Welders and corn mill operators have seen their daily income evaporate.

“The situation is deteriorating rapidly,” Newton remarked, noting that the economic strain is fueling a growing resentment among the grassroots.

Challenging Political Narrative:

There is a bitter irony in the current crisis.

While it remains a documented fact that the NDC successfully stabilized the power grid before exiting office in 2016, the resurgence of outages is playing directly into the hands of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The current instability is inadvertently reinforcing the opposition’s narrative that the NDC lacks the technical expertise and “manpower” to provide a permanent solution to Ghana’s energy needs.

If left unaddressed, this perception threatens to erase the party’s previous achievements in the sector.

Call to Action

In a direct appeal, Efo Newton called upon the Minister of Energy, Dr. John Jinapor, to intervene with “passion and alacrity.”

He emphasized that the Ministry must treat the Ashanti Region’s power crisis as an emergency to prevent a total collapse of party support.

Without a swift and transparent resolution, the party faces dire consequences at the polls, as voters increasingly equate the flickering lights with a lack of administrative urgency.

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/ Michael Ofosu-Afriyie, Kumasi