Residents of Akyeremade in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region are grappling with a crippling power outage that has disrupted daily life and stalled business operations across the community. The blackout, now entering its third consecutive day, follows the sudden fire outbreak at the community’s only electricity transformer.
Traders and small business owners have expressed deep concern over the financial losses they are incurring. Many rely heavily on electricity to sustain their livelihoods, including food vendors, cold store operators, welders, hairdressers, and phone charging service providers. With no power, perishable goods are spoiling, services are interrupted, and income is being lost by the day.
“This situation is unbearable,” one affected trader lamented. “Our businesses are collapsing, yet there has been no response from the authorities. We urgently need a new transformer to restore power.”
Residents have voiced frustration at the lack of prompt action from relevant authorities. According to the community, neither the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) nor the Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly has provided updates or a clear timeline for resolving the outage.
The blackout has not only halted economic activity but has also disrupted household routines, including lighting, cooking, and communication, intensifying the community’s distress. Residents describe the experience as both traumatic and disheartening, emphasizing that the prolonged lack of electricity is eroding hope and patience.
Community members are appealing for immediate intervention from government agencies, the local Assembly Member, and other relevant stakeholders to restore electricity and prevent further economic and social disruption. They stress that swift action is essential to mitigate losses and restore normalcy to daily life in Akyeremade.
As the power outage stretches into its third day, the urgency for decisive measures grows, with residents urging authorities to act promptly before the situation escalates further.
