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Published on 2024-02-23 08:57:58
In a recent interview with Citi News, Sakyiwaa Mensah urged the management of the Yilo Krobo District Hospital to address their outstanding debt of GH¢1,398,955 with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) promptly to avoid disconnection. She stated that the hospital’s debt has been accumulating since April 2022, and if left unresolved, the ECG may have no choice but to disconnect their power supply.
This issue of outstanding debts owed to the ECG is not unique to the Yilo Krobo District Hospital. Earlier this year, the Accra Academy Senior High School experienced a sudden disconnection of power due to their unpaid bills. The disconnection caused significant disruptions to academic and residential activities at the school.
The disconnection of power has serious repercussions, as seen in the case of Accra Academy SHS. Teachers and students struggled to cope with the challenges posed by the blackout, impacting their daily activities. However, the power has since been restored after the school settled approximately GH¢500,000 in post-paid bills dating back to July 2023.
To address similar issues in the future, the ECG has announced a nationwide meter audit from February to December 2024. This audit will assess both post-paid and prepaid meters for integrity, ensuring accurate billing and collection of outstanding debts from customers. The ECG has also warned customers that any attempt to prevent or frustrate ECG teams from assessing their assigned meters may result in disconnection of their power supply.
The ECG aims to build confidence in the bills it delivers to customers by capturing consumption readings and producing accurate bills that reflect the actual usage. Customers are encouraged to verify the identification cards of ECG personnel during visits to maintain credibility and avoid encounters with imposters.
In conclusion, the issue of outstanding debts owed to the ECG is a widespread and pressing concern. Hospitals, schools, and other institutions must address their outstanding debts promptly to avoid disconnection of their power supply. Additionally, the ECG’s nationwide meter audit and efforts to ensure accurate billing and collection of debts are steps in the right direction to address this issue effectively. Customers also play a vital role in maintaining credibility and preventing fraudulent activities by verifying the identity of ECG personnel during visits.
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