ECG Names Top Debtors: SOEs and private firms owe millions in unpaid bills

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has embarked on a disconnection and revenue mobilisation exercise aimed at recovering debts and uncovering incidents of power theft and illegal connections.

The exercise, which began on June 16, has so far exposed several neighbourhoods and companies engaged in illegal electricity connections and owing significant amounts in unpaid bills.

One of the major defaulters identified is Ghana Water Limited (GWL), which was disconnected from the national grid due to an outstanding debt of GH¢1 billion.

This action forms part of ECG’s nationwide operation to hold all defaulters accountable and improve revenue collection.

Eunice Nana Agyemang, Revenue Protection Manager for ECG’s Accra East region, who led the operation, noted that the team had uncovered widespread electricity theft during the exercise.

She added that the operation has been ongoing for the past two weeks and will continue until significant progress is made in curbing power theft and recovering outstanding debts.

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