The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured customers in the Ashanti Region of improved electricity supply, announcing a series of upgrades aimed at resolving recent power fluctuations and low voltage challenges.
The intervention, set to take effect from May 6, forms part of a major deployment of 300 new distribution transformers to communities currently experiencing unstable power due to overloaded equipment.
Speaking to Citi News, the Public Relations Officer for ECG’s Ashanti West Region, Benjamin Obeng Antwi, said the company is investing more than GH¢1 billion to strengthen power distribution infrastructure across the region.
According to him, the upgrades are designed to provide immediate relief to households and businesses affected by inconsistent electricity supply.
“We want to assure our customers that there is no need for panic. ECG is undertaking this large-scale upgrade to improve service delivery, and it is part of a broader set of projects,” he said.
Mr Obeng Antwi added that the initiative aligns with the government’s renewed focus on the Ashanti Region, as highlighted in recent briefings by the Energy Ministry and ECG’s leadership.
He further explained that the project includes upgrading conductors to increase network capacity from 265 megawatts to 400 megawatts, a move expected to significantly enhance power stability and distribution efficiency.
The ECG noted that the investment is part of ongoing efforts to modernise the power network, reduce outages, and ensure a more reliable electricity supply across the Ashanti Region.
By: Janice Opoku-Agyemang
