The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Tema Region has reported spending over GH¢13 million within a six-month period on the replacement of damaged transformers, as the utility intensifies efforts to maintain stable power supply.
Speaking to the media at the ECG Nungua District Office, Tema Regional General Manager Emmanuel Ankomah said the company replaced a total of 54 transformers between the last quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026 due to a range of operational challenges.
He explained that GH¢9,379,765 was spent in the last quarter of 2025 to replace 32 transformers, while GH¢3,699,903 was used in the first quarter of 2026 to replace an additional 22 units.
According to him, the repeated damage to transformers is being driven by a combination of human and environmental factors that continue to strain the power distribution network.
He cited vandalism of installations, including deliberate interference with equipment, as a major cause of transformer breakdowns in the region. He also pointed to unauthorised activities by some residents, such as improper phase switching, which often leads to overloading and system failures.
In addition, Mr Ankomah noted that road accidents involving vehicles colliding with ECG installations have also contributed significantly to the destruction of transformers.
He warned that acts of vandalism and tampering with electricity infrastructure are illegal and could attract prosecution when offenders are identified.
Mr Ankomah appealed to residents, opinion leaders and community groups to support ECG in protecting its installations to ensure reliable and uninterrupted power supply.
He also commended communities that actively report faults and outages promptly, saying such cooperation has helped improve response times and service restoration.
