The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region is set to begin a 100-day intensive maintenance exercise aimed at minimizing power supply disruptions during the rainy season.

This strategic intervention follows increasing public complaints about frequent outages, many of which are caused by even light rainfall.

The initiative, officially announced during a stakeholder engagement with the Ghana National Association of Garages in Ashanti West, is scheduled to start on Monday, May 26. It will involve systematic inspections, repairs, and reinforcement of critical infrastructure to ensure stable electricity throughout the season.

“We have directed all maintenance teams to conduct line inspections. Any faulty equipment will be replaced immediately. This is part of our preventive maintenance strategy,” said Ing. George Amoah, ECG Ashanti West General Manager.

However, industrial workers at Suame Magazine—one of the region’s major commercial hubs—expressed frustration over ECG’s delayed response to service issues, which they claim hampers productivity. Some admitted turning to unauthorized alternatives like illegal connections due to prolonged service delays.

“When you go to the ECG office and nothing is done quickly, you’re forced to find other ways,” one worker said.

In response, the ECG Manager assured stakeholders that steps are being taken to enhance response times and overall service efficiency, forming part of the broader maintenance rollout.