A/R: Snake causes ‘dumsor’ in Ejisu

Residents of Kwaso in the Ejisu area, Ashanti Region, experienced a brief power outage on the Akyawkrom‑2 feeder line on June 11, when a snake slithered into an ECG substation and bridged a live wire to the ground, triggering an automatic shutdown

Collins Manu, ECG’s Public Relations Officer for Ashanti sub-transmission, described the incident as a reminder of the recurring risks wildlife pose to the power grid. ECG’s emergency team quickly restored supply, but officials stress the need for wildlife‑proofing measures.

“Wildlife, especially snakes and birds, continue to pose real threats to grid reliability,” he stated. “We are proactively investing in wildlife mitigation infrastructure including snake guards, tighter sealing of cable entries, and regular habitat clearing around substations.”

Collins further outlined ECG’s comprehensive strategy: trimming vegetation, reinforcing fencing, improving drainage, and educating communities to report unusual activity around electrical installations

In highlighting the role of residents, PM Peter K. Fletcher, General Manager of Ashanti sub-transmission operations, asked for public vigilance, noting early reporting helps prevent outages
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Though the disruption was short, ECG emphasises that non-technical threats must be managed alongside power supply solutions to ensure reliable electricity for Ghana’s users.

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