Artisans under high-tension lines demand notice before eviction

Artisans and other individuals conducting business beneath high-tension transmission towers have voiced strong objections to their impending eviction, asserting they were not adequately informed. They are demanding that the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) provide proper notice before any action is taken to clear them from the areas.

The affected individuals stated they were unaware of the one-month ultimatum recently issued by the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor. This ultimatum was reportedly a response to an incident that occurred in Ashaiman Middle East, though details of the incident were not fully elaborated in the provided text.

Representatives for the artisans argue that such abrupt evictions disrupt their livelihoods and that a more transparent and consultative process is necessary. They are calling for a dialogue with GRIDCo and the Ministry to find a resolution that respects their presence and allows for an orderly relocation if required, rather than facing sudden displacement.