The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has invested over GH¢5 million in constructing new feeders at the Asekyem and Afari substations, a move that has significantly improved electricity reliability across Greater Kumasi.The GH¢5,050,782.40 project forms part of ECG's broader strategy to meet rising demand and eliminate the persistent outag­es that plagued the Ashanti Region earlier this year.At the beginning of 2025, Ku­masi residents faced erratic power supply, sparking fears of a return to the dreaded "dumsor" era.

Businesses struggled, complaints surged, and public confidence in the power sector waned.Eight months on, the situation has reversed.

From local assembly members to traders and street vendors, voices across the region are now commending ECG for restoring stability and responding swiftly to faults.Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, recently acknowledged the improvement, noting a sharp decline in com­plaints and attributing the progress to the Energy Ministry, ECG, and other sector players.Assembly member for Hemang-Ampatia, Bismark Op­pong, confirmed consistent power in his area and praised ECG's professionalism.According to Mr George Amoah, General Manager of ECG Ashanti West, the turn­around has been the result of strategic infrastructure upgrades, intensified maintenance, and coordinated efforts across ECG's Ashanti West, East, South, and Sub-transmission divisions.A major breakthrough came with the replacement of a faulty underground cable at Ridge Bulk Supply Point, which was upgraded to a higher-capacity line.Special Maintenance Teams were deployed to patrol the net­work, identify defects, and clear vegetation threatening the lines.Feeders that once tripped fre­quently-Magazine, Anomangye, Nkawie, Kronum, and others-are now stable.ECG also undertook reinsulat­ing and reconductoring, replacing aging insulators and upgrading undersized conductors to improve voltage profiles.Beyond Kumasi, ECG is expanding its reach.

Projects are underway to enhance supply at Barekese and Offinso, with a new feeder from Maase to Ahenkro set to begin soon.These expansions are expected to benefit communities including Namong, Tetrem, Kodie, and Mowire.Moreover, Mr Amoah encour­aged customers to use the ECG Power App or dial *226# to pay bills and report faults, offering convenience and reducing conges­tion at ECG offices.He assured the public that ECG remains committed to sustaining the gains made and powering the economic growth of Asanteman and Ghana. FROM KINGSLEY E.