The endless power outages are putting lives in danger, especially for those who depend on medical devices, while also causing financial losses due to the damage to electronic equipment. Frustrated members of the public are holding the government responsible for not addressing the issue and are urgently calling for a solution, Kibris Postasi reports.
These power interruptions are particularly dangerous for individuals who rely on electricity to survive, such as patients using ventilators. Many people have reported that essential items like refrigerators, televisions, and computers have broken down due to the outages, leading to significant costs. This has sparked criticism, with many believing that those in charge are not taking the problem seriously enough.
In a separate article, Kibris Postasi reported that Tufan Erhürman, leader of the Republican Turkish Party (CTP), expressed his frustration over the government’s lack of response. He criticised the administration for not making any statements despite widespread public concern. Erhürman highlighted that poor planning, especially regarding population growth and fuel supply, has worsened the situation. He noted that a generator, out of order for four years, is only now being fixed, even though the same government has been in power for five years.
He also pointed out that using contaminated fuel has caused damage to machinery and environmental harm. Meanwhile, citizens, including the sick, elderly, and children, are left dealing with frequent power cuts and broken appliances, often without any explanation from authorities.
Erhürman warned that the public will soon demand accountability, emphasising that the government’s inaction is unacceptable and that change is necessary.
Also adding his voice regarding the constant power outages, BRTK reported that People’s Party (HP) Chairman Kudret Özersay was critical of the government for failing to plan for the country’s electricity needs.
Özersay dismissed Kib-Tek’s claim that power outages were due to a 50% increase in consumption, arguing that this shows a lack of planning and foresight. He emphasised that proper management involves anticipating demand and preparing accordingly.
In his written statement, Özersay also condemned the frequent transfer of Kib-Tek to different ministries and the practice of buying fuel without proper bidding. He accused the government of deliberately trying to bankrupt the electricity authority, warning that even with potential electricity connections to Turkey, Cyprus must maintain its own power infrastructure.
Özersay rejected the justification for the power outages, stating that the government should have anticipated rising consumption due to population growth and increased housing and business development, and should have invested in expanding electricity production.