Severe electric shock leaves victim in critical condition

A 20-year-old man has been electrocuted on his farm after heavy rainfall in Adabakpo in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region.

The incident happened in the early hours of Friday, April 19, 2024.

Residents rushed out after hearing a noise to discover Caleb Gidisu electrocuted.

Some members of the community acted swiftly to rush him to the Adidome Government Hospital for immediate medical attention.

One of the eyewitnesses, Mr Wisdom Tokpo, described the scene as extremely dire but expressed gratitude that Caleb was responding to treatment.

However, the tragedy has raised serious concerns among residents regarding the response of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

Information gathered indicates that before the incident, residents had made numerous appeals through the local radio station in Adidome for urgent intervention from the ECG after a storm toppled a high-tension electricity pole and cables.

Despite these pleas, the company allegedly failed to act promptly, leaving the community vulnerable to such a tragic outcome.

Additionally, the residents of Adabakpo have called on local leaders to prevent similar incidents in the future.

They advocate for improved emergency response protocols and enhanced communication channels with utility providers to prevent such tragedies from occurring again.