The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Kwame Agyeman-Budu, has revealed that his office has received several calls from various quarters, asking the company to halt its ongoing disconnection exercise.
The ECG has been carrying out a nationwide disconnection exercise to disconnect customers who have not paid their electricity bills for more than three months. The exercise, which started a few weeks ago, has already resulted in the disconnection of several thousands of customers.
However, speaking to journalists at a press briefing, Mr. Agyeman-Budu revealed that the company has been receiving calls from some influential persons, asking the company to halt the exercise. He refused to disclose the names of the persons who have made the calls, but he stated that the calls have been coming from both the public and private sectors.
The ECG boss, however, maintained that the company will not be swayed by any calls to halt the exercise. He stated that the disconnection exercise is necessary to ensure that the company can collect the revenue it needs to operate effectively and provide reliable electricity to Ghanaians.
Mr. Agyeman-Budu emphasized that the ECG is facing financial challenges, and it needs to collect revenue to sustain its operations. He stated that the company is owed over GHS 3 billion by customers, which is affecting its ability to provide quality service to Ghanaians.
The ECG boss urged customers who have outstanding bills to settle them as soon as possible to avoid disconnection. He also encouraged customers to report any irregularities or issues with their bills to the ECG, so that the company can address them.
In conclusion, the ECG has reiterated its commitment to carrying out its disconnection exercise, despite calls from some quarters to halt it. The company has urged customers to settle their outstanding bills to avoid disconnection, and has called on the public to support its efforts to collect revenue and provide reliable electricity to Ghanaians.
