Irregular power supply puts Ketekrachi's business at risk Companies in the western part of Krachi, Oti Region, are on the verge of collapse due to unstable power supplies from the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). According to the business owner, there are about 10 power outages every day. They said it was a big blow to the business because it relied solely on electricity to power the device to serve it. They complained that the rampant power outages associated with low voltage were affecting their economic and social life. Welder Maxwell Anyak told the apprentice, "Wait a minute, I have to get this job done. I can't trust NEDCo. The lights can go out at any time." Maxwell, like any other resident, bears the brunt of this volatile power source, putting a heavy burden on welding operations and affecting work performance. Maxwell shares concerns about unstable power supplies "Frequent light-offs and low-voltage power supplies are devastating. Imagine you're working for someone who needs to provide a job, and you regain power before you continue your job. I have to wait, "he said in an interview with Joy News. The Bernice Cold Store, located on the main road, is in the southern part of Ketekrachi. She explained how NEDCo's volatile power supply is affecting her business, thereby reducing her profit margins. She states: "Our business suffers from light-off. Our inventory is often ruined by turning off frequently, especially at night. We solve the problem with the authorities and save the company. I ask you. " Development has infuriated residents as the entire West Kurachi area continues to suffer from intermittent power supplies. On Thursday, residents went down the street to push their phone home for better service. They lamented the damage to their businesses and equipment and asked NEDCo to build about two substations in the Oti region. I believe this will solve the problem. Some of the protestors carried discarded electrical appliances on their head to depict the troubles they go through and how they end up spending money on repairs of the gadgets due to the unstable power supply. A demonstrator caring discarded refrigerator on his head. Others wielded placards with inscriptions “Let Krachi enjoy the national cake”, “Krachi has suffered since 1964 till now”, “Mr. Prez, Krachi begs for stable light”, and “Dumsor must go now!!” Some of the placards also read “Our businesses are dying”, “Krachi has sacrificed for the whole country, why this?”, “Is Krachi not part of Ghana“ and “We need a substation Now!!” The Krachi East District Chief Executive, Emmanuel Kajal Jalulah receiving the petition from Leader of the Kete-Krachi Youth, Makafui Ntoso The residents rounded up the peaceful demonstration at the premises of the Krachi West District Assembly where a petition was presented for onward submission to the Energy Minister. Leader of the Kete-Krachi Youth, Makafui Ntoso, chronicled how Krachi was affected by the the construction of the Akosombo Dam, but is unable to enjoy ‘the fruits of its labor’. “We have suffered for long, why must we sacrifice for others to enjoy”, he quizzed. He accused him of "long-ignoring" many complaints against NEDCo authorities. "We are tired, patients are pushed to the limit and we can no longer accept the lack of concern about our problems. We feel ignored and NEDCo is me I don't think we take them seriously. " Ntoso pleaded with utilities to ensure regular and efficient power supply to the affected areas and to build more than one substation between Yendi and Kete-krachi. He warned NEDCo personnel in the excursion not to undertake the quarantine movement until their dissatisfaction was resolved. Emmanuel Kajal Jalulah, CEO of Krachi's eastern district, argued that irregular power supplies not only plague economic problems, but also threaten the security of the region.
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