Yvonne Nelson Calls on Imani Ghana for a second #DUMSORMUSTSTOP vigil

Actress and activist Yvonne Nelson is rallying for a second vigil to address Ghana’s ongoing power crisis.

Renowned for her participation in the 2015 #DumsorMustStop campaign, Nelson has recently conveyed her disappointment with the current government’s approach to the situation on her X platform.

In her post dated April 22, 2024, she implored Imani Ghana, a civil society group, to unite for a fresh demonstration, acknowledging their past contributions. Nelson criticized the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and President Nana Akufo-Addo, accusing them of neglecting the concerns of Ghanaians.

“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.”

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

— 𝓨𝓿𝓸𝓷𝓷𝓮 𝓝𝓮𝓵𝓼𝓸𝓷 (@yvonnenelsongh) April 22, 2024

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The hashtag #DUMSORMUSTSTOP, which gained traction during the online protests against inconsistent power supply, is now resurfacing as the actress pushes for action. Her appeal mirrors the increasing discontent among Ghanaians concerning the ongoing energy challenges plaguing the nation. The repeated power interruptions, known as “dumsor” locally, have disrupted both businesses and daily routines since late 2023, intensifying in 2024. Although government officials claim that these outages do not signify “dumsor,” numerous citizens beg to differ, pointing out parallels to the crisis witnessed in 2015.

Meanwhile, government officials have brushed aside the need for a timetable to manage the ongoing outages, intensifying public frustration. Minister for Energy, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, went as far as challenging proponents of a timetable to devise one themselves.