-BY Daniel Bampoe
Amid growing fears of another nationwide power crisis, members of Aglow International Ghana gathered at the Black Star Square in Accra on Saturday for their monthly intercessory prayer session, where they fervently prayed against the resurgence of “dumsor” and called for divine intervention in the country’s struggling energy sector.
The gathering, led by Gifty Afenyi Dzadzie attended by hundreds of women from across the country, focused heavily on Ghana’s worsening power supply situation, which has been exacerbated by a critical shortage of fuel needed to operate thermal plants.
The prayer session, streamed live on GTV and other platforms, saw spirited calls for wisdom for key decision-makers, particularly the Minister for Energy and the Minister for Finance, who have been grappling with a GHS 1.1 billion emergency funding gap.
“We ask God to give them divine wisdom, deep insight, and understanding that goes beyond human capability to solve this crisis,” prayed one of the Aglow leaders, citing the urgent need for national unity in confronting the energy crisis.
“Let this not be a politically motivated decision but one in the national interest.”
The prayer warriors also addressed the contentious proposal to partially privatize the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), asking for clarity and consensus among labour unions, stakeholders, and the government.
“Let there be agreement on what to privatize and what to retain. Let decisions not be clouded by politics or self-interest,” another intercessor declared.
Background: A Nation on the Brink of Blackout
The spiritual appeal comes just days after Energy Minister John Jinapor delivered a sobering update to Parliament’s Energy Committee.
According to John Jinapor, Ghana’s fuel reserves for power generation stand at a dangerously low 2.6 days, and without urgent funding from the Ministry of Finance, rolling blackouts may soon return—a scenario Ghanaians know too well as dumsor.
John Jinapor said the Ministry needs GH₵1.1 billion immediately to procure liquid fuel.
Some fuel has already been secured on credit, but further supplies hinge on timely payments.
“We are coordinating with the Ministry of Finance, but they also have limitations,” he warned, suggesting the situation could worsen without swift intervention.
Chronic Financial Woes in the Sector
The electricity sector’s troubles are compounded by a staggering GH₵2 billion monthly revenue shortfall, largely due to ECG’s failure to collect payments from both private and public institutions.
Most alarming is Ghana Water Limited’s debt: the utility reportedly owes ECG over GH₵1 billion and has not settled bills in more than seven months.
John Jinapor described the situation as “unsustainable,” and hinted at Cabinet-level deliberations to enforce compliance among ministries and state agencies that have historically defaulted on their utility payments.
As technical and policy solutions remain elusive, Ghanaians have turned to faith, with Aglow International representing one of the most prominent faith-based groups to intervene through prayer.
Their appeal reflected the growing anxiety among ordinary citizens who fear a return to unstable power, economic hardship, and infrastructure collapse.
With the mid-year budget review due in August, both government officials and citizens alike will be hoping for tangible fiscal strategies to stabilize the sector—while others will continue to seek divine help from the heavens above.
