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Yvonne Nelson calls for #DumsorMustStop vigil amid power crisis

Ghanaian actress and activist Yvonne Nelson has taken to Twitter to call for a second vigil in response to the ongoing power crisis in Ghana.

Yvonne Nelson, who was instrumental in the organising of the 2015 #DumsorMustStop campaign, expressed her disappointment with the current government’s handling of the situation.

In her post on April 22, 2024, Nelson reached out to Imani Ghana, a civil society group, urging them to come on board for a fresh demonstration.

She cited the impact of the previous campaign, which was largely attributed to IMANI’s contribution.

The actress criticized the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and President Nana Akufo-Addo for taking the citizens for granted.

“Imani Ghana, can we organize another vigil? I’ve been waiting for you to reach out like you did years back. ( your team made our demo a success ) I’m reaching out myself. The NPP and its leadership @NAkufoAddo have taken Ghanaians for granted. #DUMSORMUSTSTOP,” she posted.

The hashtag #DUMSORMUSTSTOP, which became a rallying point of online protests against erratic power supply, is once again gaining momentum as Nelson advocates for action.

Her call to action joins the growing frustration among Ghanaians over the persistent energy issues affecting the nation.

The ‘dumsor’ palava

As far back as late 2023, Ghanaians in many parts of the country began experiencing incessant power cuts without warning.

These outages, which worsened in 2024, caused disruptions to businesses and the daily activities of citizens.

This has led to some citizens concluding that ‘dumsor’ is back.

The ‘dumsor’ situation in 2015 led to a massive protest which saw many celebrities including Yvonne Nelson and Prince David Osei partaking.

However, many government officials have claimed the outages are not a result of ‘dumsor’. They also insist that there was no need for a timetable.

The problem was further worsened when the Minister for Energy, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, challenged those calling for a timetable to come up with one themselves.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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