Residents of Weija-Gbawe continue to endure unrelenting power outages, prompting the Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency, Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, to issue a direct and urgent call for government intervention.
In an official statement, the MP described the situation as “persistent and unannounced,” warning that the consequences of inaction are rapidly compounding.
“The people of Weija-Gbawe deserve better. Despite several engagements with ECG officials aimed at resolving this crisis, there has been no meaningful progress”
Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, MP for Weija-Gbawe
The letter, addressed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), and the Ministry of Energy, laments a growing sense of frustration among constituents, businesses, and public institutions.
The MP, who also serves as the Second Deputy Minority Whip, emphasized the disproportionate toll on Weija-Gbawe, stating that several communities have experienced outages lasting more than four days without any prior warning or explanation from responsible agencies.
In the past few months, the national power grid has experienced instability, but it appears Weija-Gbawe has borne a heavier share of the burden. Hon. Shaib noted that even critical sectors such as healthcare and education have not been spared the disruptions, which have escalated into a localized crisis.
“These unplanned outages occur without prior notice or communication from ECG or GRIDCo. They cause widespread disruption to households, healthcare facilities, educational institutions and businesses. The consequences are dire”
Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, MP for Weija-Gbawe
According to the MP, several attempts to obtain concrete action or a transparent timeline for restoration have not yielded tangible results.
“While we have received assurances of GRIDCo’s intervention, residents of Weija-Gbawe continue to endure the burden of unreliable electricity supply”
Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, MP for Weija-Gbawe
The unchanging realities on the ground despite promises by officials from ECG has made the situation all the more worrisome. The appeal outlines the importance of effective governance in the energy sector, highlighting the lack of coordination and responsiveness between energy sector stakeholders.
Hon. Shaib’s release comes at a time when many constituencies across the country are grappling with erratic power supply, but his emphasis was clear: Weija-Gbawe is suffering disproportionately.
As power remains unreliable in the constituency, economic activity slows, health risks rise, and confidence in service delivery deteriorates. Residents have begun to voice their frustrations more vocally, adding pressure on their representative to demand concrete action.
The crisis places additional weight on President John Dramani Mahama’s administration to reassert control over a sector that remains vital to national development and economic revival. The administration has yet to make an official comment on the Weija-Gbawe situation, seeing as it returned to power with a renewed focus on infrastructure and energy reform.
The MP’s appeal also functions as a broader indictment of state institutions’ communication failures. In his release, he stressed that no communication, updates, or schedules have been provided to residents in advance of these power outages, compounding the confusion and discontent.
While Hon. Shaib acknowledged that the national grid has been under pressure, he insisted that transparency, planning, and targeted intervention are essential first steps toward a permanent resolution. His office maintains that restoring power stability in Weija-Gbawe is not only a matter of technical correction, but of fairness and accountability.
“No meaningful progress has been made,” the MP emphasized, urging ECG, GRIDCo, and the Ministry of Energy to act immediately. “We therefore make a respectful but firm appeal… to take immediate and decisive action to permanently address this issue.”
As demands for resolution intensify, the people of Weija-Gbawe wait – without light, without notice, and now, without patience.
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