By Ishmeal 
The Ashanti Regional Public Relations Officer of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Benjamin Obeng Antwi, has said there is no need for a power outage timetable in Kumasi because the city is not experiencing a power crisis.
According to him, the recent power outages reported in parts of the Ashanti Regional capital are caused by unexpected faults rather than a nationwide electricity supply problem.
Mr Antwi explained that the situation does not require a planned load-shedding timetable, commonly known as dumsor, which would inform residents and businesses about scheduled power cuts.
His comments come amid concerns from residents and businesses over intermittent electricity outages in Kumasi.
ECG Attributes Outages to Unexpected Faults
Mr Antwi maintained that the outages are linked to unexpected faults within the electricity distribution system.
Such faults can interrupt power supply to affected communities while ECG works to identify and resolve the problems.
Unlike planned load shedding, which involves scheduled interruptions to manage a shortage in electricity supply, fault-related outages may occur without prior notice.
The ECG’s explanation suggests that the reported interruptions should be addressed through fault detection and repairs rather than a timetable for scheduled power cuts.
Concerns for Residents and Businesses
Unplanned power outages can disrupt business activities, affect household routines and create difficulties for people who depend on a stable electricity supply.
Businesses that use electrical equipment may experience interruptions to their operations, while households can face inconvenience when power goes off unexpectedly.
Residents will therefore be looking for ECG to resolve faults promptly and improve the reliability of electricity supply across affected communities.
Mr Antwi’s remarks clarify the utility’s position that Kumasi is not experiencing a power crisis requiring a dumsor timetable. However, the frequency and duration of outages in affected areas remain important concerns for electricity consumers.
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