Engineers of the Electricity Company of Ghana in the Ashanti Region have restored electricity to residents in Ahodwo after confronting a dangerous and unusual disruption—a python invasion at a power substation.
At about 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2026, residents along the Ahodwo–Daban–Dr. Asafo Adjei Road were thrown into darkness following a fault on a distribution line (feeder) serving the area. A fault team from ECG’s Ahinsan District was immediately dispatched to investigate and restore power.
The engineers managed to restore electricity to parts of the affected enclave. However, power remained off for customers around the Cocoa Depot and Star Sawmill areas, prompting further technical checks.
In an effort to fully resolve the outage, the team proceeded to a nearby transformer to replace a faulty fuse. Upon arrival, they encountered a large python that had taken over the substation, creating a serious safety hazard.
The Ahinsan District Engineer, Kwaku Appiah, who confirmed the incident, said initial attempts by some residents to capture the reptile were unsuccessful.
As the snake crawled beneath the substation to hide, the engineers, undeterred by the risk, quickly moved in to replace the fuse and restore power to the remaining affected areas.
The situation escalated further when officials from the Kumasi Zoo were called in to capture the python. During the operation, officers discovered a second snake at the facility.
The reptiles are believed to have been inhabiting the substation for several weeks. Authorities later retrieved not only the snakes but also their eggs at about 9:00 p.m. the same day, suggesting the location had become a breeding ground.
ECG’s General Manager for the Ashanti West Region, George Amoah, has advised customers to promptly report power outages through official ECG communication channels or via stakeholder WhatsApp platforms to ensure swift response and resolution.
The incident highlights both the challenges faced by power distribution teams and the unexpected risks that can arise in maintaining critical infrastructure, particularly in areas where wildlife may encroach on operational sites.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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