The Electricity Company of Ghana cut power to Ghana Water Limited and Ghana Broadcasting Corporation on Tuesday. Both state agencies owe millions and ignored payment notices for months. ECG's Acting General Manager Ishmael Tetteh Oku said the companies broke structured payment agreements. Ghana Water owes GH¢999 million and GBC owes over GH¢8 million in unpaid bills. The power company warned both organizations several times before taking action.
ECG disconnected Ghana Water's headquarters and administrative offices but kept pumping stations running. Officials wanted to protect water supply for citizens across the country. The utility company held many meetings with both agencies about payment plans. Leaders from both organizations promised to pay but failed to keep their word. ECG cannot continue providing free electricity during its financial struggles.
The power company dislikes cutting service to any customer but must enforce payment rules. ECG launched a nationwide campaign to collect money from organizations with unpaid debts. The utility provider targets both government agencies and private companies that refuse to pay. Officials want to recover billions in outstanding electricity bills from across Ghana. ECG hopes stricter enforcement will stabilize the country's power supply system.
ECG disconnected Ghana Water's headquarters and administrative offices but kept pumping stations running. Officials wanted to protect water supply for citizens across the country. The utility company held many meetings with both agencies about payment plans. Leaders from both organizations promised to pay but failed to keep their word. ECG cannot continue providing free electricity during its financial struggles.
The power company dislikes cutting service to any customer but must enforce payment rules. ECG launched a nationwide campaign to collect money from organizations with unpaid debts. The utility provider targets both government agencies and private companies that refuse to pay. Officials want to recover billions in outstanding electricity bills from across Ghana. ECG hopes stricter enforcement will stabilize the country's power supply system.
