A recent report by Channel One TV exposing the lack of electricity in Ballagonnor, a community in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, has sparked a major intervention.
In response to the exposé, Betway Ghana, through its Power Up initiative, has constructed and donated solar-powered charging stations to the community, providing a sustainable energy solution for residents who have lived off the national grid for years.
Since its founding, Ballagonnor has remained without access to electricity despite being located within the capital region, leaving residents in the dark and hindering development.
During the commissioning and handover ceremony on Wednesday, July 23, Betway’s Country Manager for Marketing, Kwabena Oppong, underscored the company’s commitment to impactful social responsibility.
“Being able to offer solutions that are impactful to the people is important to Betway. We have seen media stories that indicated that this community does not have access to power, and our small contribution is by providing smart power, which is in alignment with the nation’s policy for the community,” he stated.
Also in attendance was the Member of Parliament for Domeabra-Obom, Isaac Awuku Yibor, who expressed gratitude for the gesture while highlighting broader energy access challenges in the area.
“Thank you for this project. May God bless you. In this community, we have a lot of problems, including electricity. We are left with 147 communities to be connected to the national grid. Seeing this project has made me very happy,” he stated.
Residents also welcomed the development with enthusiasm. Edna Obro, a community member, described the solar-powered stations as a much-needed relief that would greatly improve their daily lives.
