A large area in Gomoa Potsin is currently without electricity. The power cut began three days ago.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) disconnected the power supply to the community. This action followed an incident during a routine inspection.
An ECG monitoring team was inspecting a faulty meter. Members of a household confronted the team during this inspection.
The confrontation resulted in an ECG staff member sustaining injuries. The injured staff member received medical attention.
ECG officials confirmed the disconnection was a direct result of the assault on their employee. They stated that power would remain off until the situation is resolved.
Residents are experiencing significant disruption due to the prolonged outage. They are calling for a swift resolution to the dispute.
The specific charges against the individuals involved in the assault are not yet public. Investigations into the incident are ongoing by the Ghana Police Service.
ECG has not provided a timeline for the restoration of power. They are assessing the safety of their staff for future operations in the area.