A suspected cable thief met his untimely death after being electrocuted at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) substation at Adoato in the Ashanti Region. 

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025, has plunged parts of Greater Kumasi and surrounding areas into darkness.

The deceased, believed to be in his late 30s, was allegedly attempting to steal electrical cables when he was fatally shocked. 

His body was discovered at the scene, highlighting the deadly risks associated with illegal interference in power infrastructure.

According to ECG officials, this is not the first time the Adoato substation has been targeted by thieves. 

In a previous attack, cable thieves succeeded in stealing vital components, severely compromising the stability of electricity supply in the area.

In an interview with Atinka News, the Public Relations Officer for ECG Ashanti West, Mr. Benjamin Obeng Antwi, condemned the recurring acts and warned of the serious consequences such illegal activities pose — not just to individuals involved, but to entire communities relying on uninterrupted power.

He further urged the public to remain vigilant and support the ECG in safeguarding its installations. 

The ECG has reiterated its commitment to restoring power to affected areas as quickly as possible and is working closely with law enforcement to clamp down on cable theft.

The grim incident serves as a sobering warning to others and reignites public conversation about protecting critical national infrastructure from theft. 

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Sofoba Kwame Afrifa

The Executive Director of the High Tension Foundation, Madam Cecilia Agyeiwaa, popularly known as Akosua High Tension, has made a passionate appeal to some of Ghana’s leading philanthropists to come to the aid of the SDA Senior High School shooting victim who is in dire need of surgery.

Speaking on Atinka 104.7 following the adjournment of the court case to April 30, Madam Agyeiwaa called on prominent figures such as Ibrahim Mahama, Samuel Amo Tobbin Foundation, McDan Foundation, and other benevolent Ghanaians to extend their usual humanitarian support to the young victim and her family.

“The surgery must be done, and the family needs help. You these philanthropists have always been the only lifeline for the poor, the forgotten, and the helpless. Today, we need them again,” – she stated.

The victim, who was shot in a tragic incident involving a juvenile suspect, remains in critical condition, and the financial burden of surgery is weighing heavily on her mother, Madam Afia Comfort, who has already made headlines for her bold vow to curse anyone who attempts to bribe their way into silencing justice.

Akosua High Tension emphasized that while the legal process continues, the immediate need is the health and recovery of the victim.

 “Justice must be served, but we cannot let the child’s life hang in the balance. We are appealing to the very people who have time and again restored hope to the hopeless,” – she pleaded.

She lauded these philanthropists for their continuous support to underprivileged Ghanaians and added that their role in the lives of the vulnerable is beyond charity—it is often their only hope.

Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Ebenezer Madugu 

The Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT) has issued a strong statement condemning the Kumasi Mayor, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, for threatening to flog traders who defy a directive banning street trading on pavements in the city.

At a press conference on April 14, the Mayor gave a two-week ultimatum to traders to vacate the central business district pavements or face sanctions, including flogging.

NETRIGHT, in a statement dated April 16, described the Mayor’s remarks as “barbaric,” “a gross violation of human rights,” and “an affront to human dignity and democratic values.” The women’s rights organization warned that such language, especially from a public official, has no place in a democratic society governed by the 1992 Constitution.

“Section 15 (2a) of the Constitution clearly states that no person, whether arrested or not, shall be subjected to torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment,” – the statement read.

The group emphasized that women, who make up a significant proportion of traders in Ghana, would disproportionately suffer the consequences of such punitive threats. They further warned that these actions could incite civil unrest and undermine the rule of law.

NETRIGHT also expressed deep concern over the Mayor’s initial refusal to apologize for his remarks, and instead reaffirming them in a national media interview. 

However, in a new twist, the embattled Mayor has since rendered an apology during an internal on Atinka 104.7 FM’s morning show, adding “I withdraw my statement”. 

Despite the apology, NETRIGHT is calling on President John Dramani Mahama to remove Mr. Boadi from office, stating, “The statement made by the Kumasi Mayor shows that he is not fit to hold public office.”

The group has urged all Ghanaians to join their call for accountability and reject what they term “a dangerous abuse of power.”

“We cannot accept this barbaric statement! Not now, not ever!”- the statement concluded.