The recent power outages in Kumasi and the greater Ashanti Region have sparked widespread frustration among business owners and residents, who say the unreliable electricity supply is crippling economic activity.
Key commercial hubs such as Kejetia, Adum, and Suame have been severely impacted, with traders, manufacturers, and small business owners experiencing heavy financial losses. Many affected businesses are demanding swift intervention from the government and energy authorities to restore stable power.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed the outages to a fault on the Bekwai Ghana Water Feeder, but the frequency and severity of the blackouts have led to growing calls for greater transparency from ECG and Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo).
Kwabena Frimpong, Deputy Protocol Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged President John Dramani Mahama and the Energy Ministry to take immediate action, arguing that businesses cannot afford to continue operating under such unstable conditions.
“The Ashanti Region is the backbone of Ghana’s economy, and any disruption to businesses here affects the entire country. We need urgent action to resolve this crisis and ensure that businesses can function without unnecessary interruptions,” Frimpong stated.
While some believe the outages are politically motivated, others argue that the focus should be on finding practical solutions to ensure long-term energy stability. Business leaders and community members are calling for a clear roadmap from the government on how it intends to address the power supply challenges in the region.
With economic activity in Kumasi and surrounding areas at risk, the pressure is mounting on authorities to provide a sustainable solution and reassure affected businesses of their commitment to reliable power supply.
