By:Bright Yeboah

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has denied claims linking the recent Adum fire to power outages.

Ing. George Amoah, ECG’s Ashanti West Regional General Manager, stated that the market operates on a dedicated distribution line, Town Hall Feeder, with an alternative supply from Power House 2. Both had no outages before the fire.

Ing. George Amoah,

Ing. Amoah emphasized that ECG prioritises reliable power in the area, a key revenue hub.

Despite ECG’s efforts, vandalism and theft of transformers and cables have caused power disruptions in the past. However, Ing. Amoah confirmed that power was stable before the fire, and ECG only cut supply after the outbreak to assist firefighting efforts.

He noted that old wiring, illegal power connections, and substandard electrical setups in the market pose safety risks. ECG has advised traders to engage certified electricians per LI 2008 regulations.

Ing. Amoah also clarified that a recent power outage in parts of Kumasi did not affect the market and had no connection to the fire.