Ghanaians not paying right amount for power supply - VRA

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CHA 12 years ago

On Gh independence day- a little statistic for the people think about. Ghana is now 56 years old since independent. Reflections: CPP = 9 years out of 56 (P)-NDC = 24 years out of 56 NPP = 8 years out of 56 Are we moving forwa ...
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On Gh independence day- a little statistic for the people think about. Ghana is now 56 years old since independent. Reflections: CPP = 9 years out of 56 (P)-NDC = 24 years out of 56 NPP = 8 years out of 56 Are we moving forward or backward. The Nation Debt. Since 1957-2000 = 6.9billion NPP from 2000 - 2008 = $9.6 billion Without OIL MONEY. NDC from 2008 - 2011 = $9.6billion to $25.3 billion with OIL MONEY. An increase of 164%. NDC from 2011-2012 =$25.3 to $32.4 billion with OIL MONEY. An increase of 280%. Now who is an enemy to the country?.
Zoobie-Zoobie 12 years ago

check your math... WHAT ABOUT UP?

check your math... WHAT ABOUT UP?
TerriblY Spe cifiC 12 years ago

NPP BOOTED NKRUMAH OUT OF POWER BUT NEVER HAD SOLUTION TO OUR PROBLEMS. NKRUMAH HAD HIS OWN VISION AND PLANS. GHANAFO, NPP HAVE REALLY DESTROYED GHANA.

NPP BOOTED NKRUMAH OUT OF POWER BUT NEVER HAD SOLUTION TO OUR PROBLEMS. NKRUMAH HAD HIS OWN VISION AND PLANS. GHANAFO, NPP HAVE REALLY DESTROYED GHANA.
KWABINA BAAH- NPP 12 years ago

SHAME

SHAME
OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, h ...
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When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, he had the gut to recommend his fellow journalists to be executed by PNDC. Pratt even recommended Baako to be killed by the regime, thank God Baako was instead touchered violently and severely but his life was spared. This is what Kwesi Pratt can do. Now Pratt is a secret agent to NDC and US Embassy in Ghana. May God forgive Pratt and spare him the untold evils that will come upon him and his generations. The souls of those journalist killed through Pratt's recommendations to PNDC will never forgive Pratt. Now Pratt has the guts to take Diplomatic Passport and smuggled his weak-headed children to work at the Ministries under Mills NDC, may God forgive Pratt and his dependance and spare them of the evils ahead of them...
Gypsy 12 years ago

How do you pay for a service you don't receive? Power outages everyday and you're here complaining.

How do you pay for a service you don't receive? Power outages everyday and you're here complaining.
sam 12 years ago

Nonsense to the 10th degree. Do the author know the number of people who have lost their lives from the power on power out issue. You are only thinking of how to fill your pocket. Nonsense

Nonsense to the 10th degree. Do the author know the number of people who have lost their lives from the power on power out issue. You are only thinking of how to fill your pocket. Nonsense
Kondendiara Kakraba 12 years ago

A neighbor told me his niece out of frustration wanted to commit suicide. She plugged an electric cable, put it in a tub of water and jumped in thinking she'll be electrocuted when power returned. She was in the tub for 49 ho ...
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A neighbor told me his niece out of frustration wanted to commit suicide. She plugged an electric cable, put it in a tub of water and jumped in thinking she'll be electrocuted when power returned. She was in the tub for 49 hours and there was no power. She got hungry and came out to eat and decided it was better she got rat poison.
DAN 12 years ago

is electric company of Ghana cheaper than america???? My monthly bill and i have 2 computers,electric stove and microwave, electric fan for gas heat..And electric clothes washer and dryer!

is electric company of Ghana cheaper than america???? My monthly bill and i have 2 computers,electric stove and microwave, electric fan for gas heat..And electric clothes washer and dryer!
Kondendiara Kakraba 12 years ago

CHA you are a wise guy to have asked this question. God bless u bro.

CHA you are a wise guy to have asked this question. God bless u bro.

Nana Bayin 12 years ago

VRA,GRIDCO & ECG can say and do whatever they like because there is no competition in that sector.They can cook all kinds of figures and no one can question them.Let investors come and generate power in this country and the 3 ...
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VRA,GRIDCO & ECG can say and do whatever they like because there is no competition in that sector.They can cook all kinds of figures and no one can question them.Let investors come and generate power in this country and the 3 criminals will make sure whatever is produced is fed into the national grid for them to dictate their own terms.
Mr.Best. 12 years ago

Be among nationals of THIRD World Countries at any gathering,and all you hear Ghanaians say " We are the Best" All Ghanaians know is to brag about their country -Ghana. They talk and dream about their past glory.They forget t ...
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Be among nationals of THIRD World Countries at any gathering,and all you hear Ghanaians say " We are the Best" All Ghanaians know is to brag about their country -Ghana. They talk and dream about their past glory.They forget that there is Rise and Fall of every situation-Remember Greece, Romans,the Brits, Spaniards etc, they were once mighty and where are they now ? With all their bookish attitude and knowledge the country is not extra compared to other African States. I lived in Ivory Coast for about two years no problem of what is going on in The BEST MIGHTY GHANA. Today water shortage ,the next day-no light .Is not worth it to go on vacation with all these problematic necessities in place.
speak Out 12 years ago

I think VRA is being lazy and stupid.There are management inefficiencies, oversatffing and waste in VRA plus illigal connections. These cannot and should never be passed to customers!!!!

I think VRA is being lazy and stupid.There are management inefficiencies, oversatffing and waste in VRA plus illigal connections. These cannot and should never be passed to customers!!!!
Zoobie-Zoobie 12 years ago

THEY HAE A PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM AND A COMMUNICATIONS TEAM...GO FIGURE

THEY HAE A PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM AND A COMMUNICATIONS TEAM...GO FIGURE
Kojo Billy Duncan 12 years ago

Yes, address the inefficiencies. Disconnect and prosecute all those engaged in illegal connections and all individuals and organisations who have not been paying their bills.

Yes, address the inefficiencies. Disconnect and prosecute all those engaged in illegal connections and all individuals and organisations who have not been paying their bills.
Charles 12 years ago

How do you expect consumers to pay for the excesses in your operations? Reduce on your frivlous operational use of vehicles and other things to cut down on operational cost and let consumers get some respite. Those vehicles ...
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How do you expect consumers to pay for the excesses in your operations? Reduce on your frivlous operational use of vehicles and other things to cut down on operational cost and let consumers get some respite. Those vehicles you ground as not repairable just because of very small defects that could be repaired but end up auctioning them at get away prices to yourselves and cronies should stop. Also the buying of almost new brands of vehicles every "year" should also be checked to reduce cost to your operations which you always push down the throat of poor consumers must also stop. You are cheats.
SENSE PREFECT 12 years ago

SAM, WHOSE TARIFFS ARE YOU COMPARING YOUR TARIFS WITH?
ARE YOU ALSO COMPARING WHAT YOU PAY YOURSELVES AND ALL THE PECKS YOU GET?
CONSUMERS ARE SUBSIDISED TO WATCH MORE TV, PLAY "AGYA KOO" FILMS AND TURN THEIR AIR CONDITION ...
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SAM, WHOSE TARIFFS ARE YOU COMPARING YOUR TARIFS WITH?
ARE YOU ALSO COMPARING WHAT YOU PAY YOURSELVES AND ALL THE PECKS YOU GET?
CONSUMERS ARE SUBSIDISED TO WATCH MORE TV, PLAY "AGYA KOO" FILMS AND TURN THEIR AIR CONDITION UNITS TO NEAR FREEZING SO THEY CAN TAKE OFF THEIR SHIRTS AND KABA. MOST POWER IS NOW USED AT HOME. A LOT OF PEOPLE SLEEP WITH VERY BRIGHT LIGHTS ON WHILE INDUSTRIES ARE CHARGED EXHORBITANT PRICES. DO NOT JUST ASK FOR HIGHER TARIFFS. TALK FIGURES.USE EXAMPLES LIKE IN TURKEY. WHAT DO YOU GENERATE AND WHAT CAN U ACCOUNT FOR? LET US SEE YOUR COMPARISONS.
Pontius Pilate 12 years ago

these guys are really confused. they have no explanation nor solution to the power crisis. to get a bit of respite from the pressure being mounted on them, they churn out all manner of excuses.

they increased tarrifs not t ...
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these guys are really confused. they have no explanation nor solution to the power crisis. to get a bit of respite from the pressure being mounted on them, they churn out all manner of excuses.

they increased tarrifs not too long ago championed by atta mills himself with explanation that they were going to change transformers, do this, do that. now is about crude. has akosombo dried up if i may ask?

and let's face fact. our government's populist approach to addressing national issues is nauseating. at one point they make noise and claim all credits for expanding electricity access to remote communities. common sense will tell you that if you have not increased supply and you keep expanding, there will definitely be shortfalls. why we pretend we don't know the root causes baffles me to the core. what a nation.
EZEKIEL 12 years ago

MANY people wuold NOT MIND to pay MORE but the COMPENSATION should be RELIABLE SUPPLY!! Our electrical gadgets are ALL blowing up DUE to the CONSTANT SURGE in Voltage delivery!!!These people are NOT even ashamed to talk STUPI ...
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MANY people wuold NOT MIND to pay MORE but the COMPENSATION should be RELIABLE SUPPLY!! Our electrical gadgets are ALL blowing up DUE to the CONSTANT SURGE in Voltage delivery!!!These people are NOT even ashamed to talk STUPIDLY!
HANA 12 years ago

What is the right amount didnt you gays did your caculations before if all the money paid by the people was recorded there will not be a problem and not pocketing some there wont be no problem SO ThATS WHY THE NATION IS SUFF ...
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What is the right amount didnt you gays did your caculations before if all the money paid by the people was recorded there will not be a problem and not pocketing some there wont be no problem SO ThATS WHY THE NATION IS SUFFERING I DONT THINK THIS IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR THIS

Mr. Oushuuuuu 12 years ago

When during the Npp rule they increased tariffs by a big margin with the excuse we had to pay realistic tariffs and even went on to advertise that dum sor would be a thing of the past did they know they were just lying?GWC ,E ...
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When during the Npp rule they increased tariffs by a big margin with the excuse we had to pay realistic tariffs and even went on to advertise that dum sor would be a thing of the past did they know they were just lying?GWC ,ECG,VRA are the most useless entities in Ghana who think the best way to develop in through tariff hikes.
BOY KOFI 12 years ago

Energy is purely a Scientific subject,we can only solve this problem with new Technologies and the best Human Resources.I can tell you,it's not about paying high tarrifs or playing politics.Thank you.

Energy is purely a Scientific subject,we can only solve this problem with new Technologies and the best Human Resources.I can tell you,it's not about paying high tarrifs or playing politics.Thank you.
EASY MOTION TOURIST 12 years ago

BEE HAPPY.HOPE IS COMMING.

BEE HAPPY.HOPE IS COMMING.
Foreigner 12 years ago

ECG and al. need to collect funds from debtors such as the government. Don't go after the same people who are paying their bills religiously. Ghanaians are paying TOO MUCH for electricity when compared to North America.

ECG and al. need to collect funds from debtors such as the government. Don't go after the same people who are paying their bills religiously. Ghanaians are paying TOO MUCH for electricity when compared to North America.
Repugnant. 12 years ago

These pseudo authorities, are a disgrace. Why would anyone in their right mind ask for an increase on a product they cannot supply. Ghana needs sound minds to administer her. The country after 1966, has been running on crass ...
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These pseudo authorities, are a disgrace. Why would anyone in their right mind ask for an increase on a product they cannot supply. Ghana needs sound minds to administer her. The country after 1966, has been running on crass degenrate auto pilot. We spend so much money generating Ultra high voltage energy, transmit and waste most of it, by step down transformers to remote parts of the country to be used as candles. Why can't the government indulge people with brains, to plan profitable industries to utilize those Ultra high Voltages in manufacturing and advanced benevolent usage. While not invest in high speed railroads? To those who may ask where is the money? Answer me this, are you humanoids not sitting on soil filled with gold? Which other races have more than us Afri-Akans? These set ups will be the quasi step up or down centers and reduce the cost of production, transmission and utilization, instead of delivering bulk energy to villages be to used to sell pure water, ice chips and kenkey. The morphology of our African personality demands supra mundane reasoning and rationality, we are mentally, insentient puppets. A mind is definitely a terrible thing to waste. Our scholars will supply us the easy consistency of these self imposed idiocy to always hide the truth. But the battle of desperation will soon transform us all. The inevitability of betrayal is becoming too obvious.
joe 12 years ago

ghanaians are accussing EC for poor power supply,instead of improving on the power supply, you are talking of paying right amount for power supply.are you attributing poor power supply to Ghanaians not paying right amount?tal ...
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ghanaians are accussing EC for poor power supply,instead of improving on the power supply, you are talking of paying right amount for power supply.are you attributing poor power supply to Ghanaians not paying right amount?talk sence
OHO 12 years ago

Look inwardly for solutions to your problems. The credit metres have all been compromised by your staff; Illegal connections are every where;. Staff of VRA are not commited; Inflated prices for procurements; Government depart ...
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Look inwardly for solutions to your problems. The credit metres have all been compromised by your staff; Illegal connections are every where;. Staff of VRA are not commited; Inflated prices for procurements; Government departments are wasting power un-necessarily without paying a penny for the use;Block the loopholes and you will have no cash flow problems
Kwaku 12 years ago

VRA etc; show signs of shame and remorse. I do not think personnel of VRA etc are part of us living in Ghana.

VRA etc; show signs of shame and remorse. I do not think personnel of VRA etc are part of us living in Ghana.
SIMPLE TRUTH 12 years ago

ECG is as USELESS as the NDC GOVERNMENT Give each of them HALF the RESOUCES of the WORLD BANK nothing good will come from ECG.NDC will finish the money and will have NOTHING to show for it.

ECG is as USELESS as the NDC GOVERNMENT Give each of them HALF the RESOUCES of the WORLD BANK nothing good will come from ECG.NDC will finish the money and will have NOTHING to show for it.
Wiseman 12 years ago

VRA can charge $10,000.00 per household they will still fall short giving power- thy can deliver.

VRA can charge $10,000.00 per household they will still fall short giving power- thy can deliver.

Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 12 years ago

What an insult!Your inefficiency, causing power outages,has been destroying peoples`properties!Aren`t you ashamed to suggest this? To hell with you,man!

What an insult!Your inefficiency, causing power outages,has been destroying peoples`properties!Aren`t you ashamed to suggest this? To hell with you,man!
John 12 years ago

Is the problem the payment or the insufficiency of the VRA produces coupled with corrupt ECG worker/inefficiency? 30% is unaccounted for and they say what? Government agencies owe millions of GhC and the say the ordinary man ...
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Is the problem the payment or the insufficiency of the VRA produces coupled with corrupt ECG worker/inefficiency? 30% is unaccounted for and they say what? Government agencies owe millions of GhC and the say the ordinary man should pay? Oh God!
True Patriot 12 years ago

The VRA must also note that Ghanaians are not being paid the RIGHT LIVING Wages.

Cocoa farmers are not paid the World Market Price for tyjeir Produce.

Bring it on again, will debate.

The VRA must also note that Ghanaians are not being paid the RIGHT LIVING Wages.

Cocoa farmers are not paid the World Market Price for tyjeir Produce.

Bring it on again, will debate.

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