In a bold assertion, Honorable Seth Ankrah has raised eyebrows with allegations suggesting that the ongoing power crisis, commonly referred to as “Dumsor,” is a deliberate strategy aimed at diminishing the appeal of Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, for the running mate position in the upcoming elections.
Addressing a gathering of supporters at a political event, Ankrah pointed to the timing and severity of the power outages, insinuating a calculated effort to undermine NAPO’s candidacy by highlighting shortcomings during his tenure as Minister of Energy and Education.
“The current Dumsor crisis is not a mere coincidence but a tactical move to tarnish NAPO’s reputation and make him unattractive for the running mate position,” Ankrah asserted, sparking murmurs and speculation among the audience. “It’s a desperate attempt by political rivals to exploit the situation and weaken his candidacy.”
Ankrah’s allegations come amidst mounting speculation and anticipation surrounding potential vice-presidential candidates for the upcoming elections. Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, a prominent figure within the ruling party, has been rumored as a potential running mate to the presidential candidate.
However, the recent resurgence of the power crisis has cast a shadow of doubt over NAPO’s candidacy, with critics citing his tenure as Minister of Energy and Education as a potential liability. The opposition has seized upon the opportunity to capitalize on public dissatisfaction and portray NAPO as unfit for higher office.
“The people of Ghana deserve transparency and accountability, not political maneuvering and deception,” Ankrah declared, urging citizens to remain vigilant and discerning amidst the political rhetoric. “We must hold our leaders accountable for their actions and demand solutions to the pressing challenges facing our nation.”
In response to Ankrah’s allegations, government officials have dismissed the claims as baseless and unfounded, attributing the power crisis to external factors such as low water levels at hydroelectric dams and technical challenges within the energy sector.
As the political landscape heats up ahead of the elections, the debate over the true cause of the Dumsor crisis and its potential implications for NAPO’s candidacy continues to fuel speculation and uncertainty among the electorate. Only time will tell how these allegations will shape the political discourse and influence voter sentiment in the days to come.
story filed by: Nana Kwaku Duah
