Minority attacks ECG
The minority members of the Energy Committee of Parliament have vowed to resist any further increases in electricity tariffs unless the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) significantly improves its service delivery.
According to the caucus, despite a recent 14.75% tariff increment, ECG has failed to address persistent commercial losses—an issue they say is central to the company’s underperformance and its ballooning debt of GH¢67 billion owed to power producers.
The concerns were raised during a meeting between the Parliamentary Energy Committee and key stakeholders in the power sector.
George Kwame Aboagye
George Kwame Aboagye, the committee’s ranking member, issued a strong warning to ECG, urging immediate reforms to enhance operational efficiency and financial accountability.
“We said we would not accept or agree to a new tariff, and we stand by that. We want to see performance first,” he said.
“If the commercial losses are being brought down, ECG will have enough cash and will not increase the price of power again.
In addition to the calls for reform, the vice chairman of the committee, Naser Toure Mahama, urged ECG to streamline consumers’ access to electricity meters.
He argued that delays in meter acquisition not only frustrate customers but also impede ECG’s ability to generate revenue.
“…If ECG can make sure they can produce meters for the customers—which only means it is going to create more revenue for them—they should work hard to ensure that customers are not delayed so they can also start paying revenue,” he added.
The minority insists that until ECG demonstrates measurable improvements in both service delivery and financial management, any proposal for further tariff adjustments will be met with strong resistance.
ECG Affected
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has launched emergency response efforts to restore power after the three-hour rainstorm that occurred on Sunday, May 18, disrupted its network, causing outages in several parts of the country.
In an official statement, ECG acknowledged the impact of the storm on its infrastructure and assured the public that engineers are working tirelessly to repair damaged lines and restore electricity to affected areas as quickly as possible.
The company urged residents experiencing localised power issues, including fallen poles or sagging conductors, to report them for prompt intervention.
ECG apologized for the inconvenience caused and reaffirmed its commitment to stabilizing the power supply, ensuring communities regain access to uninterrupted electricity.
Read full statement below
Announcement
Sunday, 18th May 2025
OUTAGES DUE TO HEAVY RAINSTORM
The Electricity Company of Ghana wishes to inform our cherished customers and the general public that the heavy rainstorm that hit parts of the country today, Sunday, 18th May, 2025, has caused some outages within our network.
ECG wishes to assure all affected customers that our engineers are working assiduously to repair the faults and restore power supply.
Individual/localised outages and incidents of fallen poles, or sagging conductors within customers’ vicinities should be reported to the ECG Call Center on 0302-611611, the nearest ECG office, or reach us on our social media handles via @ECGghOfficial on Facebook, X, or Instagram for prompt intervention.
The inconvenience caused is deeply regretted