The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has halted power supply to Ghana’s Parliament House and Job 600, the office complex for Members of Parliament, due to an outstanding debt of GH¢23 million.
The disconnection was carried out by the National Taskforce on Thursday, February 29, as part of the ongoing “Operation Zero Balance” initiative by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) task force.
This initiative aims to recover outstanding debts from various customers.
Efforts to collect the debt from the parliamentary facilities had been unsuccessful, leading to the disconnection. The disconnection highlights the challenges faced by the ECG in recovering debts and ensuring sustainable electricity supply in Ghana.
Meanwhile, the country is also experiencing power cuts in parts of Ghana, including the capital city, Accra. Nana Amoasi IV, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), has warned that these power cuts may continue unless immediate action is taken to address challenges related to installed capacity and fuel supply in the power sector.
The ECG has not provided a clear explanation for the power outages or issued a load shedding timetable, causing disruptions in daily life for many residents.