ECG Blames Underground Cable Fault for Last Night’s Power Outage in Kumasi
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti West Region, has blamed an underground cable fault for the power outage experienced in several parts of Kumasi last night.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 15, 2026, ECG said the outage resulted from an underground cable fault at the Ridge Bulk Supply Point in Kumasi, near Georgia Hotel.
The affected areas were Abuakwa, Sepaase, Ntensere, Koforidua, Manhyia, Mfensi, Tarkwa Maakro, Bremang, Kronum, Afrancho, Pankrono, Atimatim, Adoato, Abrepo, Kokoso, Bronikrom and Ohwim.
It also listed Abinkyi Market, Cocoa Clinic, A-life, Asafo Market, Kumasi Technical University, Roman Hill, Bompata, Fanti Newtown, Adum, Hilltop, Denkyemuoso, Takyiman, Ohwimase, Patasi and Mango Down as affected towns.
The list further included Edwinase, Asare Farms, Nimo, Kwadaso, Ampatia, Apire, Heman, Darko, Bebu, Ampabame No.2, Mpatasie, Trede and surrounding areas.
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