By Franklin Asare-Donkoh
The lifeless body of a man believed to be in his late 30s has been discovered at an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) substation at Adoato, near the Metro Mass Transit Station in the Ashanti Region.
The man is suspected to have been electrocuted while allegedly attempting to steal an earth cable from the facility.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025, resulted in a power outage affecting several areas within Greater Kumasi.
Speaking to the media after the incident, the Public Relations Officer for ECG Ashanti-West, Mr. Benjamin Obeng Antwi, said the man reportedly tampered with the earth cable, which led to the fatal shock.
According to ECG, this is the latest in a series of theft and vandalism cases targeting critical infrastructure, including transformers, cables, and protective equipment.
Management of the power distribution company explained that such activities not only disrupt electricity supply but also endanger lives.
“We humbly appeal to the general public, especially individuals involved in these illegal acts, to desist from them. These activities undermine stable power supply and can lead to the loss of lives, as we witnessed this morning,” Mr. Obeng Antwi emphasized.
Meanwhile, the Ashanti Regional Police Command has been notified and is managing the removal of the body and subsequent investigations.
ECG engineers are currently working to restore power to the affected communities.
