Frustration is boiling over as Ghana grapples with persistent power outages—and now, a fresh wave of criticism is targeting the very body expected to keep the system in check. The spotlight is firmly on the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), whose apparent silence has been described as nothing short of “surprising” by Yaw Adomako-Mensah.
In a strongly worded reaction that’s quickly gaining traction, Adomako-Mensah questioned why the regulator has yet to speak decisively on the worsening outage situation—popularly dubbed “dumsor”—that continues to disrupt homes and businesses across the country.
“How can the watchdog stay quiet when the lights keep going off?” critics are asking, echoing the sentiment spreading rapidly across radio, TV, and social media. For many Ghanaians, the lack of a clear response from PURC only deepens concerns about accountability and transparency in the energy sector.
The outages have already taken a toll—small businesses counting losses, households thrown into darkness, and public anger steadily mounting. Yet, amid the chaos, the silence from the regulator has become a story of its own.
Energy analysts say the moment demands urgency, clarity, and leadership. Instead, what the public is seeing—according to critics—is a worrying communication vacuum.
As pressure mounts, all eyes are now on PURC. Will the commission break its silence and address the growing crisis, or will the blackout backlash grow even louder?
One thing is clear: in the court of public opinion, silence is no longer golden—it’s explosive.
