AKYEM KWABENG, E/R. — The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has cautioned the public against unauthorized interference with its electrical installations, warning that illegal connections and tampering with power infrastructure could result in dangerous voltage fluctuations, frequent power outages and extensive damage to electrical equipment.
The Akyem Tafo District Manager of ECG, Dzigbodzi Kwesi Bansah, specifically warned private electricians and other unauthorized persons against climbing utility poles, tampering with transformers and altering customers’ power phases.
According to him, such activities pose serious risks not only to ECG’s infrastructure but also to the safety of residents and customers.
Mr. Bansah explained that unauthorized interventions in the distribution network can disrupt the normal supply of electricity and cause voltage fluctuations that may damage electrical appliances and other equipment connected to the system.
He therefore urged the public to desist from engaging individuals who attempt to undertake electrical works on ECG installations without the company’s authorization.
The ECG District Manager stressed that transformers and other components of the power distribution network should only be handled by authorized personnel.
He said private electricians who climb ECG poles, interfere with transformers or make unauthorized changes to customers’ power phases could compromise the stability of the electricity supply in affected communities.
Such actions, he noted, could lead to repeated power interruptions and costly damage to ECG infrastructure.
Mr. Bansah warned that ECG would take legal action against persons caught engaging in such activities.
He said offenders would be prosecuted in accordance with the law to serve as a deterrent to others
The warning was issued during a town hall meeting organised by the Atiwa West District Assembly to account to residents on the utilisation of resources mobilised by the Assembly, present its financial performance and action plans, and receive direct feedback from citizens on issues affecting the district.
The platform also provided an opportunity for residents and other stakeholders to engage directly with the Assembly on development priorities and challenges within their communities.
Speaking at the meeting, the District Chief Executive for Atiwa West, Hon. Johnson Anom Amo, explained that the town hall engagement was part of efforts to promote transparency, accountability and citizen participation in local governance.
He said the Assembly considered it important to regularly engage residents and provide them with information on how resources available to the district were being utilised.
The DCE also outlined a number of development projects the Assembly plans to undertake to improve infrastructure and social services across the district.
Mr. Bansah urged residents to report suspected illegal connections, tampering with ECG installations and other unauthorized activities to the company.
He stressed that protecting electrical infrastructure is a shared responsibility and called on residents to cooperate with ECG officials to ensure a safe and reliable power supply.
He further encouraged customers experiencing electricity-related challenges to seek assistance from ECG rather than resorting to unauthorized persons to alter their connections.
Meanwhile, some residents who participated in the town hall meeting also expressed their views on development and other challenges affecting their communities.
They welcomed the opportunity to engage directly with the District Assembly and called for continued dialogue between local authorities and residents to address pressing issues at the grassroots level.
The Atiwa West District Assembly says it will continue to engage residents and other stakeholders as it implements its development plans, while ECG is urging the public to refrain from unauthorized interference with electricity infrastructure to help ensure a safer and more reliable power supply.
