Ghana on Brink of Nationwide Blackout: Debt Crisis and Fuel Shortage Threaten Power Grid

Ghana Faces Looming Power Outages Amidst Unpaid Debt Crisis Ghana is teetering on the brink of a nationwide power crisis. The government's failure to pay its debts to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) has reached a critical point, with over \$400 million outstanding. This staggering sum, coupled with a critical fuel shortage, threatens to plunge the nation into darkness for two days. \"By the 18th of May, if we don't pay the IPP debt, they will shut down the plant,\" stated a government official in a recent press conference. The situation is further exacerbated by a fuel shortage, with only enough reserves for a mere two days. The government is working to secure additional fuel and resolve the financial issues, but time is running out. The potential impact on businesses, hospitals, and households underscores the urgency of finding a solution to this pressing crisis. This situation highlights the vulnerability of Ghana's energy infrastructure and the need for proactive measures to prevent similar crises in the future.