09
Sep
Residents of Kofi Abam, Okotokwa, Kwame Ntiful, and five other communities in the Agona East District have endured decades without electricity, significantly affecting their daily lives and local economies. The situation is particularly harsh for schoolchildren, who struggle to study in the dark due to the lack of proper lighting. The absence of electricity has not only stalled economic development but also poses serious safety risks. Candles and lanterns are the main sources of light in these eight communities, severely limiting businesses that depend on power and worsening economic hardships. Frustrated residents have voiced concerns about increased vulnerability to crime.…