The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says crows are increasingly disrupting power supply in the Ashanti Region by damaging critical transmission infrastructure.
According to the Ashanti Sub-Transmission Region of ECG, the birds have been attacking installations, triggering frequent outages and operational challenges that are affecting consumers across several districts. "As a division responsible for restoring the system to its original state, we will continue to improve our efforts to ensure uninterrupted service," said Collins Manu, Head of Public Relations for the Ashanti Sub-Transmission.
A report on recent control operations and outage statistics shows the most affected feeders include Barekese in Atwima Nwabiagya North, Akyawkrom in Ejisu, Effiduase and Kumawu in Sekyere East and Sekyere Kumawu, as well as Bekwai, New Edubiase, and Manso Nkwanta in Amansie East, Adansi South, and Amansie West, respectively.
The report revealed that at least 92 nests were found on the Akyawkrom-Kuntenase-Bekwai ECG transmission lines alone.
