One person has been electrocuted to death with another in critical condition at Sefwi Boako in the Sefwi Wiawso municipality, following an alleged act of negligence by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
The incident occurred after engineers from the Electricity Company of Ghana in Sefwi Wiawso reportedly carried out repair works on an electricity line on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, but failed to turn off the main power supply before leaving the site.
Residents say the live line later caused the electrocution, resulting in the death of one individual and leaving another battling for life at a medical facility.
The angry residents have accused ECG of gross negligence, describing the incident as avoidable.
According to community members, this is not the first time such a tragedy has occurred.
Chiefs of the community, speaking to OnuaOnline, revealed that a similar incident claimed a life last year, yet no lasting solution has been implemented.
Traditional leaders are now demanding immediate and decisive action from ECG to prevent further loss of lives. They insist that the safety of residents must be treated as a priority, especially during maintenance works.
Youths and residents, clearly agitated, also voiced their grievances, warning that they may resort to drastic measures if the situation is not addressed.
Some residents threatened to stop paying electricity bills altogether should ECG fail to take responsibility and put in place effective safety measures.
The community is calling on ECG and relevant authorities to urgently investigate the incident and ensure that such negligence does not recur, as lives continue to be put at risk.
