{
  "id": 8014281,
  "title": "GRIDCo gives Ejisu occupants under high-tension lines 30 days to vacate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/gridco-gives-ejisu-occupants-under-high-tension-lines-30-days-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T11:19:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gridco-gives-ejisu-occupants-under-high-tension-lines-30-days-to-vacate/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has begun a sensitization and eviction effort in the Ashanti Region, targeting areas that fall under its high-voltage transmission lines. This action is carried out in conjunction with relevant state agencies, with the goal of preventing encroachment on the transmission corridor which poses serious safety risks. The move comes in the wake of a recent incident in Ashaiman, Greater Accra Region, where a fuel tanker explosion damaged a transmission tower. Speaking to the media, GRIDCo's Director of Land Management, Engineer Bismark Anane, emphasized the need to keep the transmission corridor free from human activities, especially those involving flammable materials, to protect lives and property.\n\nAccording to Anane, the Minister for Energy issued a directive following the Ashaiman incident, granting a one-month window for residents living within the right-of-way of the transmission lines to voluntarily vacate. He explained that continuous occupation of the Right of Way endangers the occupants, compromises the integrity of GRIDCo's transmission infrastructure, and hinders safe access for routine maintenance and emergency repairs. High-voltage transmission lines carry extreme currents, and close human activity could result in electrocution, fire outbreaks, and widespread power outages.\n\nGRIDCo has specifically targeted Ejisu, giving its residents, traders, artisans, and commercial drivers a 30-day notice to leave the area around the high-tension lines. During interactions with affected occupants, GRIDCo clarified that compensation will only be granted to those who can provide verifiable documentation proving their legitimate interest in the land. Those who settled without lawful authority or official documentation will not be eligible for compensation. GRIDCo urged all occupants to take note of the 30-day notice and make arrangements for relocation before enforcement.\n\nAffected occupants have responded with mixed feelings. Some are ready to comply but request that GRIDCo and authorities provide alternative locations for them to relocate to before any eviction or demolition. Others blame the Ejisu Municipal Assembly for allowing them to settle and operate in the area for years, even collecting tolls and levies. Some claim they inhabited the area before the transmission lines were installed, seeking humanitarian consideration. They fear that forceful eviction without alternative housing will lead to the loss of homes, business collapse, and livelihoods, as many depend solely on activities within the enclave for survival. They have appealed to the government to ensure a humane approach to the exercise.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has commenced a sensitisation and eviction exercise in the Ashanti Region to clear all human activities and structures from areas under its high-voltage transmission lines.",
  "key_points": [
    "GRIDCo initiates eviction of Ejisu residents near high-tension lines",
    "30-day notice given for voluntary relocation by residents",
    "Compensation provided for legitimate land owners only"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "A/R: GRIDCo gives Ejisu encroachers 30-day ultimatum to vacate transmission corridor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/a-r-gridco-gives-ejisu-encroachers-30-day-ultimatum-to-vacate",
        "published": "2026-09-17T07:17:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "Quit power corridors in 30 days • GRIDCo directs encroachers nationwide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/quit-power-corridors-in-30-days-gridco-directs-encroachers-nationwide",
        "published": "2026-09-17T08:43:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}