ECG disconnects Kejetia market for second time over Ghc70m debt

One of the most cutting-edge shopping destinations in the Ashanti area of Kumasi, the Kejetia Market, has suffered a major setback as it was disconnected from the national power grid for the second time because of an unpaid debt of GHC70 million to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

The market management was compelled by the financial hardship to move to a different power plant in order to maintain operations. The negative impact that this disruption has had on their operations has alarmed vendors at the Kejetia Market.

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Customers have been discouraged by the sporadic power supply that depends on generator sets, which has drastically decreased foot traffic and sales.

One trader bemoaned, “We were here on Saturday and Friday and couldn’t make any sales,” underscoring the risky aspect of depending on erratic generator power that frequently fails before it can be quickly resumed.

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The Federation of Kumasi Traders’ President, Nana Akwasi Prempeh, went into further detail about the complexities brought on by the power outages.

The architecture of the market is largely dependent on reliable electricity. Without it, potential customers may find the inside atmosphere dangerous, poorly lit, and difficult to navigate.

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According to Prempeh, “the market is structured such that any time the light goes off, it takes about 30–50 minutes before the generator set is turned on,” highlighting the implications for accessibility to the market and customer confidence.

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