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269 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has identified major operational and customer service deficiencies in electricity and water delivery across parts of the Ashanti Region following an extensive five-day monitoring exercise involving the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Limited (GWL), and licensed prepaid vending centres. The exercise, led by Alhaji Jabaru Abubakar, […]
569 Residents and businesses across several communities in Kumasi are set to experience a temporary interruption in electricity supply following a scheduled shutdown of the Boadi Primary Substation by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The planned outage forms part of essential maintenance works being carried out by ECG’s Sub-Transmission Line Maintenance Team. According to […]
360 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission has given full Assurance to consumers in Ashanti Region on its commitment to ensure that reliable power is given to consumers in the Region by the ECG. Speaking on Kessben 93.3fm *Maakye* Morning show today, the Regional Manager of PURC in Ashanti Region, Mr. […]
515 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has stepped up enforcement measures to address a growing number of consumer complaints against electricity and water utility service providers in the region. As part of efforts to ensure strict compliance with the Electricity and Water Distribution Regulations, the Commission has intensified field […]
618 A major pipe burst on the main distribution line around the Police Depot in Patasi, Ashanti Region, has disrupted water supply to several areas, including Santasi, Kokoben, Atonsu, and Gyinyaase, since yesterday, December 26, 2025. The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) distribution team is working around the clock to repair the damage and restore normal […]
545 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), under the leadership of *Mr. EDWARD Kingstony Boduah, the Ashanti Regional Manager, has been adjudged the overall best-performed regional office for 2025, surpassing 11 other regional offices in Ghana.* This prestigious accolade is a testament to the office’s unwavering commitment to excellence in […]
514 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has commended officials of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Water Limited (GWL) for their cooperation and regulatory compliance in 2025. The commendation was made during weeklong settlement meetings held by the Commission to resolve outstanding consumer complaints, mainly on billing-related […]
1,394 The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commissioned its 33kV sub-transmission feeder to receive increased capacity from GRIDCo’s upgraded 50/66MVA transformer, which was energized on Saturday, August 24, 2025, to serve Obuasi and the surrounding areas. This milestone promises a stable, efficient, and reliable electricity supply for the enclave. The commissioning brings to […]
4,072 The Ashanti Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has intensified an initiative called *I am Young and Responsible* to educate and empower high school students about PURC’s mandate and the significance of using electricity and water responsibly. This time, the regional office met with students from Ejisuman Senior High School in […]
1,257 The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a call to action to consumers of water and electricity in the Ashanti Region, reminding them of their obligations to settle their bills promptly and adhere to the rules governing these essential services. This appeal is part of PURC’s ongoing efforts to ensure sustained quality service […]