The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is urging motorists and the general public to exercise extreme caution to prevent damage to critical power infrastructure.

ECG explained that such incidents lead to prolonged and avoidable power outages, as well as significant repair costs, which the responsible party will be required to pay in full.

The warning follows an incident on Thursday, November 20, 2025, when a truck crashed into an ECG transmission tower near Katamanso, causing extensive damage.

Speaking to journalists at the scene, Ing Francis Kofi Atsyatsya, General Manager of ECG Sub Transmission, Accra, stated that the collapse of the tower would result in prolonged outages for all areas relying on the affected transmission lines.

He estimated the repair costs at GH¢800,000 and confirmed that the truck driver would be held fully responsible.

Ing Atsyatsya added that ECG had filed an official report at the Lakeside Police Station, where the truck is currently impounded.

“ECG is initiating processes to ensure the vehicle owner is held accountable and pays the full cost of restoring the tower,” he said.

Condemning the incident, he urged motorists to avoid overspeeding and to practice defensive driving, particularly near power installations.

“We urge all drivers, contractors, and the public to respect and protect our power infrastructure. These structures are vital for delivering electricity to homes and businesses,” he stressed.

He reaffirmed ECG’s commitment to providing reliable, quality, and safe power but cautioned that deliberate or negligent damage to its installations would be pursued rigorously to recover all associated costs.

Ing Atsyatsya appealed to the public and stakeholders to help safeguard power installations in their communities and encouraged residents to report any suspicious activity near electrical facilities to the ECG Contact Centre at 0302611611 or via the company’s social media platforms @EcgghOfficial.

He further assured customers of ECG’s ongoing efforts to enhance service delivery, emphasising that public cooperation is essential to maintaining a stable and reliable power supply.