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

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

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 ???? @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.

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