The return of power generators is becoming the new norm in many parts of Kumasi, especially within the Central Business District.
For the past few weeks, the Ashanti Region has been grappling with intermittent power outages, leaving numerous businesses and residents scrambling for alternative sources of power.
The situation has become increasingly dire, with many businesses, including banks, restaurants, and shops, being forced to rely on generators to keep their operations running.
The bustling streets of Kumasi, the regional capital, are now filled with the constant noise of generators, a stark reminder of the region’s ongoing power woes.
In the Central Business District, frequent power cuts have disrupted production, resulting in losses for businesses and affecting the livelihoods of thousands of people.
The power outages have also taken a toll on residents, who are left to endure the intense heat.
“I’ve bought one generator, and now I need to get one for my workplace. Times are hard,” said one trader.
The rising cost of fuel has made it increasingly difficult for people to afford the cost of running these generators.
“I believe this is the return of dumsor because the use of generators is on the rise, and the cost of fuelling them isn’t easy. They should provide us with a timetable, that would be better,” another trader expressed.
Benjamin Antwi, PRO for ECG Ashanti West, stated that measures have been implemented to prevent further outages.
“We apologise to all our clients for the inconvenience caused. We want to assure them that measures are in place to address the situation,” he said.
However, he also highlighted the consistent theft of ECG’s electrical installations, which, according to him, is contributing to the ongoing outages.
Although the Ashanti Region is not the only part of the country affected by power outages, the situation is particularly severe there due to the region’s high demand for power.
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