The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah, has issued a stern warning, indicating his readiness to organise a protest in the region against the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) due to the recent frequent power outages.

Communities across the country, particularly in the Ashanti Region, have expressed frustration over the persistent power cuts, describing them as intolerable.

During an interview on Kumasi-based Angel FM, Mr Osei Mensah demanded that ECG and GRIDCo provide him with a comprehensive explanation for the recent electricity disruptions within seven days.

He emphasised that the ongoing situation is having a detrimental impact on both businesses and residents in the region.

“The word of caution I’m sounding to the ECG and GRIDCO is that, if I don’t get a satisfactory explanation after listening to the Ministry of Energy with the response, I will demonstrate against them”.

“I’m saying this and everybody should put on record, I will be the first government appointee, the first regional minister to lead a demonstration in this region if they are not able to give a reasonable explanation. I will lead a demonstration in the region and at that time nobody should come and stop me," Mr Osei Mensah said.