The Ashanti Region is drowning in a power crisis that's pushing regional officials to the brink. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the regional minister, is feeling the heat from frustrated residents who are sick and tired of constant electricity interruptions.
Power outages have become a recurring nightmare for communities across the region. Last Sunday, March 16, the situation hit a breaking point with widespread blackouts affecting multiple districts and municipalities. Residents have been bombarding the minister with complaints, demanding immediate action to resolve the escalating energy problem.
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor acknowledged the region's severe electricity challenges. He pointed fingers at the weak power infrastructure inherited by the current administration and promised several targeted interventions. Jinapor highlighted specific plans to stabilize the power supply involving GRIDCo's transformer installations and ECG's infrastructure improvements.
The minister emphasized that the Ashanti Region faces unique power distribution challenges. Beyond generating electricity, the real struggle lies in effectively evacuating and distributing power across the region. Jinapor expressed confidence that these strategic measures would significantly improve electricity reliability for Kumasi and surrounding areas in the near future.
Power outages have become a recurring nightmare for communities across the region. Last Sunday, March 16, the situation hit a breaking point with widespread blackouts affecting multiple districts and municipalities. Residents have been bombarding the minister with complaints, demanding immediate action to resolve the escalating energy problem.
Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor acknowledged the region's severe electricity challenges. He pointed fingers at the weak power infrastructure inherited by the current administration and promised several targeted interventions. Jinapor highlighted specific plans to stabilize the power supply involving GRIDCo's transformer installations and ECG's infrastructure improvements.
The minister emphasized that the Ashanti Region faces unique power distribution challenges. Beyond generating electricity, the real struggle lies in effectively evacuating and distributing power across the region. Jinapor expressed confidence that these strategic measures would significantly improve electricity reliability for Kumasi and surrounding areas in the near future.
