September 29, 2026
Residents of Kumpese in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region have appealed to the government and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to provide an additional transformer to address persistent challenges with electricity supply in the community.
The residents say the problem, which they claim has persisted for nearly a decade, continues to disrupt businesses, hospitality services and other economic activities, as well as the daily lives of residents.
According to them, frequent power interruptions have made it difficult for businesses that depend on stable electricity to operate efficiently, resulting in additional operational costs and affecting their ability to expand.
Chief Executive Officer of NaGod Executive Hotel, Mr Seth Offen, who joined the residents in the appeal, said the unreliable electricity supply was having a significant impact on businesses in Kumpese.
He said the hospitality industry, in particular, requires a stable power supply to provide uninterrupted services to customers, adding that frequent power challenges could undermine business operations and growth.
Mr Offen therefore appealed to the government, ECG and other relevant authorities to consider the provision of an additional transformer to improve the capacity and reliability of electricity supply to the community.
He said resolving the problem would provide relief to residents and businesses while creating a more conducive environment for economic activities to thrive.
Some residents also expressed concern about the effect of the power challenges on their livelihoods, saying households and businesses were being compelled to cope with frequent interruptions in electricity supply.
They called for urgent attention to the situation, stressing that reliable electricity was essential to the growth and development of the community.
The residents further appealed to the government and ECG to engage stakeholders in Kumpese to assess the electricity situation and identify a sustainable solution to the problem.
They believe that the installation of an additional transformer, alongside other necessary improvements to the local electricity network, could help enhance the reliability of power supply in the area.
The residents therefore urged the authorities to treat their concerns as a matter of urgency and take concrete steps to improve electricity supply in Kumpese.
For the people of Kumpese, reliable electricity is not merely a convenience but an important requirement for businesses, households and other activities that contribute to the development of the community.