In a tragic turn of events, Caleb Gidisu, a 20-year-old resident of Adabakpo in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region, was electrocuted following a heavy rainstorm that hit the community on Friday, April 19, 2024.
Eyewitnesses who rushed to the scene recounted the distressing sight of Caleb being electrocuted on his farm after the rainstorm.
Quick action from residents saw him rushed to the Adidome Government Hospital for immediate medical attention.
Mr Wisdom Tokpo, one of the eyewitnesses, shared that Caleb was responding well to treatment at the hospital, providing a glimmer of hope in a dire situation.
However, the tragedy has sparked concerns among residents regarding the response of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in addressing safety issues post-storm. The community had reportedly made multiple appeals through the local radio station for the ECG’s intervention after a high-tension electricity pole and cables were toppled by the storm. Despite these pleas, the ECG allegedly failed to act promptly, leading to the unfortunate outcome.
Madam Esenam Kaka, the Assembly Member of the area, expressed surprise at the incident when contacted by the Ghana News Agency (GNA). The residents of Adabakpo are now urging local leaders to take preventative measures to avoid similar incidents in the future. They are also advocating for improved emergency response protocols and better communication channels with utility providers to prevent such tragedies from reoccurring.
