Occupants of GRIDCo pylon right of way given one month ultimatum to quit

He said the incident should serve as a warning that activities carried out too close to transmission infrastructure could have serious consequences for both public safety and electricity supply.

Dr Jinapor issued the warning on Thursday, August 13, 2026, during an inspection of a damaged Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) transmission tower at Ashaiman Middle East, following an incident involving a tanker that exploded while welding activities were reportedly being carried out by artisans.

One-Month Ultimatum Dr Jinapor said the incident highlighted the dangers associated with illegal activities within transmission-line rights-of-way.