ECG bares teeth: Massive disconnection during Xmas

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Fred 11 years ago

ABOA BI NDC JDM & HIS KING OF NDC

ARE DESTROYING GHANA WITH THAT 'YEN TIE OBIA' ATTITUDE.

They are just greedy bastards.

They are always dancing to this 'YEN TIE OBIA' Song

ABOA BI NDC JDM & HIS KING OF NDC

ARE DESTROYING GHANA WITH THAT 'YEN TIE OBIA' ATTITUDE.

They are just greedy bastards.

They are always dancing to this 'YEN TIE OBIA' Song
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

Author:-Joe...
Thank you, Mr. Greenstreet, you spoke what is in the heart of Ghanaians. Everyone in this world knows NDC hates the truth and would like to hear lies because they are liers. If NDC is really truthful to themse ...
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Author:-Joe...
Thank you, Mr. Greenstreet, you spoke what is in the heart of Ghanaians. Everyone in this world knows NDC hates the truth and would like to hear lies because they are liers. If NDC is really truthful to themselves they will know he spoke the truth and if you ask Ghanaians, I am sure 80% of the people will agree with him. Let N D C come back to their senses and accept the truth and that wopill save this nation.
NPP SENIOR CITIZEN 11 years ago

Only lazy and idle minded Ghanaians keep complaining of everything all the time.

Only lazy and idle minded Ghanaians keep complaining of everything all the time.
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

Author:-GURUNDA...
Ghanaians must desist from "worshipping" presidents and begin to hold presidents and leaders accountable. Bravo Greenstreet for showing Ghanaians the right way. Why bow to presidents when they are stealing ...
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Author:-GURUNDA...
Ghanaians must desist from "worshipping" presidents and begin to hold presidents and leaders accountable. Bravo Greenstreet for showing Ghanaians the right way. Why bow to presidents when they are stealing millions of dollars of tax payer's money. The NDC people are enjoying while the people are suffering. Is this the better Ghana agenda. Thank you Greenstreet and more grease. May the Lord protect you.
Neutral Zone 11 years ago

No insults. U owe, u pay. However, power distribution was not addressed.

No insults. U owe, u pay. However, power distribution was not addressed.
Adanko 11 years ago

My prayer is that, at 2016, God will open the eyes of human beasts and vote NDC out from office and vote a better party like NPP for a better Ghana.

My prayer is that, at 2016, God will open the eyes of human beasts and vote NDC out from office and vote a better party like NPP for a better Ghana.
Sammy 11 years ago

NPP will stay in opposition for a long time,

NPP will stay in opposition for a long time,
Concerned 11 years ago

Did government allocate a budget. why haven't those institutions paid. What form of budgetary controls do they operate. Do they look at actual cost on a monthly basis and compare with budget. What happens when a budget ho ...
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Did government allocate a budget. why haven't those institutions paid. What form of budgetary controls do they operate. Do they look at actual cost on a monthly basis and compare with budget. What happens when a budget holder spends money which wasn't budgeted for. How often does internal audit review accounts. What measures are in place to enforce budget.
Vicon 11 years ago

They should install Power Factor Correction Capacitors to reduce their bills. Try 00447850126599 for quote

They should install Power Factor Correction Capacitors to reduce their bills. Try 00447850126599 for quote
Kobina 11 years ago

Very good idea. Should be a government policy

Very good idea. Should be a government policy

Festus 11 years ago

Yes all businesses should install these machines. It will save over 40 percent of electricity that is being wasted.

Yes all businesses should install these machines. It will save over 40 percent of electricity that is being wasted.
Obed Adore 11 years ago

Please not Health facilities like hospitals and clinics please !!! These facilities need to work around the clock to save lives!

Please not Health facilities like hospitals and clinics please !!! These facilities need to work around the clock to save lives!
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

It should be made clear that most ministries are not profit making ventures so who pays the water and electricity bill? Hospitals are going to charge higher fees and when we open our students bills, let nobody cry. A field da ...
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It should be made clear that most ministries are not profit making ventures so who pays the water and electricity bill? Hospitals are going to charge higher fees and when we open our students bills, let nobody cry. A field day for armed robbers as there will be total blackness in most places.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 11 years ago

I do squarely agree with you on this one. Although, nothing is for free in this world, they first have to find a way to curtail the rampant dumsor-dumsor in the system, give the masses quality electricity and thereafter, go i ...
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I do squarely agree with you on this one. Although, nothing is for free in this world, they first have to find a way to curtail the rampant dumsor-dumsor in the system, give the masses quality electricity and thereafter, go in for the debtors and illegal connectors in the system and shake them down. So, Mr. EGC man, it would be best to "do the do before catch the catch."
CORNEY 11 years ago

I think you have a point but I don't think they should wait up until they fix the problem before going after their debtors,they need money to operate and consumers pay what they consume so going to claim their money is tight ...
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I think you have a point but I don't think they should wait up until they fix the problem before going after their debtors,they need money to operate and consumers pay what they consume so going to claim their money is tight because the consumers have already enjoyed those services and need to pay for it.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 11 years ago

Corney, they should at least consider them a slip of a last jamboree in this Yuletide atmosphere and confront the subject at some later date. After all, it's Christmas, buddy.

Corney, they should at least consider them a slip of a last jamboree in this Yuletide atmosphere and confront the subject at some later date. After all, it's Christmas, buddy.
CORNEY 11 years ago

That, agree.

That, agree.
CORNEY 11 years ago

Frank,I believe government budget will cover those bills,hence the decision for them to pay their own bills,if they misuse the money allocated to them then they have to blame themselves for not paying their bills.

Frank,I believe government budget will cover those bills,hence the decision for them to pay their own bills,if they misuse the money allocated to them then they have to blame themselves for not paying their bills.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Corney, that is what it is supposed to be but it doesn't. I went to Koforidua not long ago and visited my friend at the Forestry department. To my surprise, their lights had been cut because of non payment. Even though the go ...
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Corney, that is what it is supposed to be but it doesn't. I went to Koforidua not long ago and visited my friend at the Forestry department. To my surprise, their lights had been cut because of non payment. Even though the government will eventually pay, why not do so at the right time so ECG can operate?
Imagine feeding grants for schools, that of the First and second terms are paid during the Third Term or the following year. How do students get fed. This did not start at Mahama's time. It started from Kutu's time and it has continued till now.
I hope ECG does not cut services to sensitive areas or Ghana will be in crisis.
CORNEY 11 years ago

If it is the government that didn't pay then I think it is wrong to disconnect them,after all ECG is also a government company.
If the government fails to pay as you stated then there is no need for disconnection.

If it is the government that didn't pay then I think it is wrong to disconnect them,after all ECG is also a government company.
If the government fails to pay as you stated then there is no need for disconnection.

footballer 11 years ago

It will be 2015 and Ghana keeps going backwards. Where stuck on stupid.

It will be 2015 and Ghana keeps going backwards. Where stuck on stupid.
Allotey 11 years ago

Instead of paying for their utility bills, they spend monies from their budgets buying gifts and outrageously expensive cars for board members like reverend Okpoti of Korle Bu, and Ismael Yamson. ECC must be merciless in thi ...
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Instead of paying for their utility bills, they spend monies from their budgets buying gifts and outrageously expensive cars for board members like reverend Okpoti of Korle Bu, and Ismael Yamson. ECC must be merciless in this disconnection exercise. Why should ordinary Ghanaians pay when public institutions refuse to pay?
footballer 11 years ago

Yes monies being chop all over rot everywhere. Poor Ghana when will we learn.

Yes monies being chop all over rot everywhere. Poor Ghana when will we learn.
don tema 11 years ago

AM SO HAPPY FOR GH 2016 NDC ALL THE WAY USELESS MAHAMA GOVT.

AM SO HAPPY FOR GH 2016 NDC ALL THE WAY USELESS MAHAMA GOVT.
Say the Truth 11 years ago

Whatever the independence of these INSTITUTIONS THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DAY NEEDS TO FACTOR THEIR BUDGETED UTILITY BILLS INTO THEIR GETFUND AS WELL AS THEIR BUDGETED REVENUES FROM THE STATE OF GHANA!!!
IT IS ABOUT TIME ECG BE ...
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Whatever the independence of these INSTITUTIONS THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DAY NEEDS TO FACTOR THEIR BUDGETED UTILITY BILLS INTO THEIR GETFUND AS WELL AS THEIR BUDGETED REVENUES FROM THE STATE OF GHANA!!!
IT IS ABOUT TIME ECG BE ACTIVE COLLECTING THEIR REVENUES AND BE ABLE TO GENERATE ENOUGH FUNDS FOR CAPITAL INVESTMENTS INTO UPGRADING ALL THE OBSOLETE ENERGY EQUIPMENT IN THEIR JURISDICTION!!!
THIS POLICY OF STRICTLY & EFFECTIVELY COLLECTING ALL REVENUES WOULD THEN HELP THEM ATTRACT FOREIGN INVESTORS INTO THE ENERGY SECTOR TO HELP RESOLVE THE ENERGY DEFICIENCY IN THE COUNTRY IN THE ENERGY GENERATION CAPACITY TO DISTRIBUTION!!!
AKAKPO 11 years ago

MAHAMA IS A PIECE OF SHIT, PERIOD !

MAHAMA IS A PIECE OF SHIT, PERIOD !
Kodjo 11 years ago

Akakpo you are a FOOL!!!

Akakpo you are a FOOL!!!
GOWAN 11 years ago

A report that was released a few days ago had it that according to some studies done by the IFC and the ECG, the Mahama NDC gov't owed the ECG over a staggering Ghc700million new Ghana cedis which translates to over $200milli ...
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A report that was released a few days ago had it that according to some studies done by the IFC and the ECG, the Mahama NDC gov't owed the ECG over a staggering Ghc700million new Ghana cedis which translates to over $200million dollars, almost half of the amount Ghana is getting or receiving from the MCC(Millennium Challenge Compact), to help address the energy situation in the country.
The Mahama NDC gov't owes ECG about half the MCC amount which is being brought in to help with our energy situation.
Now that is very significant, when juxtaposed against the fact that, lack of fiscal discipline could create a deficit to the tune of over $5billion dollars in just 2 months.
Clearly, the Mahama NDC gov't is not the right fit for Ghana's growth and development and they need to be jettisoned at the ballot box in 2016.
Michael 11 years ago

I wild have used names on you but haven seen Ur name, you look like a fool already.
Are all the headmasters and principals NDC me members? Why do u attack the President when this is a clear issue of misappropriation of funds ...
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I wild have used names on you but haven seen Ur name, you look like a fool already.
Are all the headmasters and principals NDC me members? Why do u attack the President when this is a clear issue of misappropriation of funds by the various heads of institution? Your very backward.
GOWAN 11 years ago

Michael think because it doesn't hurt at all.

Michael think because it doesn't hurt at all.

OP/LONDON 11 years ago

Kolebu hospital alone had 1039 ghost names on it books,just imagine how much money was been wasted there.when the boss of kolebu was going on retirement he bought himself three cars with funds from the hospital

Kolebu hospital alone had 1039 ghost names on it books,just imagine how much money was been wasted there.when the boss of kolebu was going on retirement he bought himself three cars with funds from the hospital
peaceful citizen 11 years ago

If electricity bills govt can't pay how much more school fees of shs students? Ghanaians, shine your eyes. These notorions devils and criminals want to ruin our children's future and send theirs abroad .God save us

If electricity bills govt can't pay how much more school fees of shs students? Ghanaians, shine your eyes. These notorions devils and criminals want to ruin our children's future and send theirs abroad .God save us
Jolaba 11 years ago

I bet he is

I bet he is
Komfo 11 years ago

Who pays for the electricity bills of security agencies I.e the police,the army,the air force,the navy,the prisons,etc?Just walk into a police barracks and what you see will shock you. Just imagine a police man owning 2 freez ...
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Who pays for the electricity bills of security agencies I.e the police,the army,the air force,the navy,the prisons,etc?Just walk into a police barracks and what you see will shock you. Just imagine a police man owning 2 freezers or more and using them to produce ice cubes and ice water for sale to the general public.This is pure business so why should the taxpayer pay for their power consumption?Just go to the police barracks near the CMB and what you see in terms of usage of electricity will shock you.
KING LOMOTEY 11 years ago

ECG must find a way of collecting debts from all those who owe it without threatening to disconnect. It is a shame that we don't have a culture of "PAY YOUR DEBT". Folks, we cannot build a nation without paying our debts to a ...
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ECG must find a way of collecting debts from all those who owe it without threatening to disconnect. It is a shame that we don't have a culture of "PAY YOUR DEBT". Folks, we cannot build a nation without paying our debts to all those who owe someone or institutions.
Sigmma4 11 years ago

In case of the hospitals, does Ecg recognize that the government has not paid them for services they provided since March this year? It's iro to note that the same government that owes these institutions a colossal amount of ...
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In case of the hospitals, does Ecg recognize that the government has not paid them for services they provided since March this year? It's iro to note that the same government that owes these institutions a colossal amount of money is threatening to disconnect their power supply. One question remains to be answered, where dies ECG expect these hospitals to raise money to pay their outstanding bills?
Interesting times indeed.
JAH-BLESS 11 years ago

It would be fair to everyone in the Country for the ECG to take ADS in the daily Newspapers, TV and Radio to PUBLISH the names of all the Institutions or Companies: (1) In the REGIONS in which they operate or do their busines ...
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It would be fair to everyone in the Country for the ECG to take ADS in the daily Newspapers, TV and Radio to PUBLISH the names of all the Institutions or Companies: (1) In the REGIONS in which they operate or do their businesses from. (2) The amount that they owe plus the cost of the ADS. (3) What percentage is discounted/subsidized to them and a (4) timeline for them to pay what they owe the Government. Thereby the citizenry can judge what institution is cheating the populace for non-payment yet providing very, very POOR services, BUT blame the ECG for no POWER SUPPLY. Once the ECG keep publishing their names, they will learn from it and find away to pay such BILLS and get removed from the list and future embarrassment. PUT pressure on these COMPANIES.
Sammy 11 years ago

Lets implement it!

Lets implement it!
Anaba 11 years ago

Good job.Pay up fools

Good job.Pay up fools
John Allotei 11 years ago

Yes Yes Yes ECG Disconnect the top people who do not pay including Ministers and Thieving big men's households first. Mboa like that.

Yes Yes Yes ECG Disconnect the top people who do not pay including Ministers and Thieving big men's households first. Mboa like that.
Obeng 11 years ago

I congratulate ECG for the massive disconnection exercise. That's the only way to make power affordable to all. Please, after the public institutions, chase individual homes that have made illegal connections. It seems in cer ...
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I congratulate ECG for the massive disconnection exercise. That's the only way to make power affordable to all. Please, after the public institutions, chase individual homes that have made illegal connections. It seems in certain communities almost all fridges and air conditioners in private homes have been bypassed from the meter. It is when ECG wake up from sleep and work hard that could make electricity affordable to all.
OB 11 years ago

What difference will this make as most of the people do not have sufficient supply of electricity?

What difference will this make as most of the people do not have sufficient supply of electricity?
Opoku 11 years ago

Work hard in Kumasi to flush out the thieves who connive with customers.

Work hard in Kumasi to flush out the thieves who connive with customers.
Adusei 11 years ago

Many of our friends at ECG are rich because of fraudulent connections

Many of our friends at ECG are rich because of fraudulent connections
CINDY 11 years ago

GREAT MOVE, LONG OVERDUE. WE ALL NEED TO BE RESPONSIBLE.

GREAT MOVE, LONG OVERDUE. WE ALL NEED TO BE RESPONSIBLE.
floating voter. 11 years ago

Don't forget the private firms with illegal connections.

Don't forget the private firms with illegal connections.
ELIKEM 11 years ago

we the staff of ECG we are suffering in collection of revenue because of the economic hardship in the country.

we the staff of ECG we are suffering in collection of revenue because of the economic hardship in the country.
Adusei 11 years ago

Come to Kumasi and see for yourself. The ECG guys there are rich

Come to Kumasi and see for yourself. The ECG guys there are rich
big daddy 11 years ago

Ecg bares teeth.

Ecg bares teeth.
agyeman 11 years ago

How do you expect revenue when you do not supply electricity to be consumed. After collecting all arrears if are unable to supply adequate electricity the ECG will collapse. There should be serious critical thinking at ECG - ...
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How do you expect revenue when you do not supply electricity to be consumed. After collecting all arrears if are unable to supply adequate electricity the ECG will collapse. There should be serious critical thinking at ECG - cut down staff, reduce expenditure on luxuries, and cut waste on personal loans etc.
AbraBo ye HARD. 11 years ago

NO MORE GOVT CASH.NO MORE GOVT SUPPORT TO INSTITUTIONS-OK.SO THAT MEANS ABLAKWA IS BUILDING 200 SHS ACROSS BOARD WITHOUT ELECTRICITY. CASH ASA! ALL HAS NOW BEEN DIVERTED TO DO ELECTION-2016.

NO MORE GOVT CASH.NO MORE GOVT SUPPORT TO INSTITUTIONS-OK.SO THAT MEANS ABLAKWA IS BUILDING 200 SHS ACROSS BOARD WITHOUT ELECTRICITY. CASH ASA! ALL HAS NOW BEEN DIVERTED TO DO ELECTION-2016.
Pinocchio 11 years ago

I'm only hoping to see what will happen in 2016.
NDC de3... hmmm

I'm only hoping to see what will happen in 2016.
NDC de3... hmmm
Opuni 11 years ago

put every meter out of the home. a lot more ghanaians don't pay bills.

put every meter out of the home. a lot more ghanaians don't pay bills.
pm 11 years ago

Disconnectall! The use the money to buy flashy cars

Disconnectall! The use the money to buy flashy cars

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