Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, Sammi Awuku, has issued an urgent appeal to John Dramani Mahama over the resurgence of unstable power supply, warning of its impact on students preparing for major national examinations.
According to him, the erratic electricity situation is creating anxiety among candidates sitting for the West African Examinations Council-administered exams, particularly the WASSCE, which began on April 21, and the BECE, scheduled to start on May 4.
Mr Awuku stressed that the ongoing outages are disrupting study routines at a critical time in the academic calendar.
“When lights go off in the middle of studying, it breaks concentration, slows learning and in some cases creates unnecessary anxiety,” he stated, adding that students need calm and focus to perform at their best.
He noted that examination authorities would not take power challenges into account, emphasizing that “the exams will go on regardless,” making preparation conditions even more crucial.
Broader Economic Effects
Beyond education, the lawmaker highlighted the wider implications of the power instability on businesses, entrepreneurs, and small-scale workers, describing the impact as “real and significant.”
He said the current situation is affecting productivity across multiple sectors, compounding frustrations among citizens already dealing with economic pressures.
Mr Awuku urged government and the Minister for Energy and Green Transition to take swift action to stabilise the power supply.
“At the very least, let’s ensure our students are given a fair and stable environment to prepare for and write their exams,” he appealed.
He concluded that the future of Ghana’s youth must remain a priority, calling on authorities to act decisively to address the ongoing challenges.
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