The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has acknowledged growing complaints from residents over unstable electricity supply in the region, saying authorities must improve communication about ongoing works on the transmission network.

He said although Ghana had no electricity generation challenges, problems with transmission could prevent consumers from enjoying a stable power supply.

Dr Amoakohene made the remarks during a briefing at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) on November 2, 2026, where officials updated him on ongoing electricity transmission works in the region.

"For almost weeks or a month now, we have received a lot of complaints from the people. And for the end user, the answer is that they need their lights on," he said.

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Dr Amoakohene stressed the need for authorities to keep residents informed about the work being undertaken and any temporary inconveniences they might experience.

"If for any reason their lights may not be stable or on, we need to be out in communicating so that we carry them along with regards to what we're doing now," he added.

He also referred to President John Dramani Mahama's recent comments that Ghana had no challenges with electricity generation, explaining that the focus should also be on the transmission of power.

"If we generate them and are already able to transmit, then definitely the end user may not see the results or the input that someone has made," he said.

The minister said he had listened to the briefing on transmission-related projects and wanted the media to help explain the interventions to the public.

He proposed that journalists be taken to the project sites to observe the work firsthand and help communicate the situation to residents.

He also called for further engagement with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to ensure the public is adequately informed about any planned interruptions while the works are carried out.

In a joint statement issued on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Electricity Company of Ghana and the Ghana Grid Company announced that the 161 kV Anwomaso–Ahodwo (K1–K2) Transmission Line Upgrade Project has reached a critical stage involving the stringing of transmission conductors on the towers.

They said the activity requires planned interruptions in electricity supply to some communities along the line route to protect the lives of engineers, other personnel working on the project and members of the public.

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