Afigya Kwabre North Communities Struggle with Electricity Shortage
Residents of four farming communities in Afigya Kwabre North District, Ashanti Region, are facing a persistent power supply issue that is disrupting their daily lives. The communities—Amponsahkrom, Prabon, Hobesu, and Kofifofiekrom—are particularly concerned about the impact on healthcare, with medical professionals at the local CHPS compound struggling to provide adequate care, especially during night shifts.Health worker Richard Amankwa revealed that the lack of electricity also affects the ability to process essential documents like National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) forms due to poor internet access.Despite the Electricity Company of Ghana installing power lines to connect the area to the national grid, unknown individuals have removed key infrastructure, leaving the communities without reliable power. Local assembly member Emmanuel Nomenyo Kwabena called for urgent government intervention to resolve the issue.