The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected Ghana Water Limited (GWL) from the national power grid over an accumulated debt nearing GHC1 billion, as part of its ongoing nationwide revenue mobilisation and disconnection exercise.
The disconnection took place on Tuesday, June 17, as ECG’s task force intensified efforts to retrieve debts owed by state institutions and private entities.
Officials of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) say the disconnection exercise targeting indebted state institutions is part of a broader initiative to tackle persistent non-payment and improve the financial stability of the power sector.
Shortly after visiting Ghana Water Limited, the ECG task force proceeded to the premises of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), which was disconnected over an outstanding debt of GH₵3,153,484.98.
According to ECG, GBC failed to comply with a structured payment plan previously agreed upon, necessitating the disconnection.
Meanwhile, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to GWL to settle its outstanding debt or risk an extended disconnection of power supply to its main pumping stations, which are crucial for nationwide water distribution.
Source: Citinewsroom.com