Residents of Sefwi Bodi in the Western North Region are expressing deep concerns over the destruction of electric poles and installations following a heavy rainfall on Sunday, March 09, 2025.
The storm left the area in darkness, creating both safety risks and disruptions to daily activities.
The fallen electric poles caused a significant power outage, with no clear timeline for when electricity will be restored to the area.
Many residents are worried that the blackout could last for weeks, severely impacting local businesses that depend on electricity.
“Electricity is not stable in this area. Now that this has happened, we may live in this blackout for weeks,” said a resident. “There are a lot of businesses this damage will affect because this area is a commercial hub. It will be a loss for business owners. Many shops use electricity to sell their goods and run their businesses. They are scared to predict how long the blackout might last.”
Some electric wires remain dangerously exposed on rooftops.
Officials of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) are currently working to disconnect sagging wires to prevent harm to residents.
However, the primary concern of the community remains the need for the broken poles and installations to be replaced, as no repairs have been initiated yet.
Residents have appealed to the Electricity Company of Ghana for swift assistance in repairing the damaged poles to restore electricity to the area.
The Assembly Member for Bodi, Grace Mensah, has said she has assessed the situation and reported it to the Electricity Company of Ghana. However, some of the poles are shattered, and new ones need to be installed.
“The region lacks the necessary poles, so they must be sourced from Takoradi. Unfortunately, the vehicle carrying the poles broke down at Tarkwa, and mechanics are working on it before the poles can be delivered for installation,” she stated.
She assured the residents that the issue would be resolved within the week.
By Emmanuel Sowah
