The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has provided clarification regarding the power outages witnessed in certain parts of the capital on May Day.
In a statement dated May 2, 2024, the ECG attributed the situation to rainstorms that struck the capital on May 1.
According to the statement, these rainstorms impacted seven of ECG’s substations, leading to power difficulties in various areas of Accra.
The affected substations were identified as Station H – Dzorwulu, Burma Camp L, Station D – Avenor, High Street AH, La Trade AJ, Lakeside Estate, and Gbawe.
“ECG and the Ghana Fire Service are collaborating to drain all flooded primary substations to facilitate a prompt restoration of power supply.
“We want to assure our valued customers and all stakeholders of our dedication to ensuring a reliable power supply and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the outage,” the statement signed by Director of Communications, William Boateng, stated.
This statement follows shortly after President Akufo-Addo declared in his May Day speech that the power supply challenges experienced in recent months had been resolved.
Read the ECG statement below:
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What efforts are the ECG making to relocate these substations to higher grounds?