Firefighters in Parliament are currently working to rescue individuals trapped in elevators following a power disconnection by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
The disconnection was carried out due to an outstanding debt of GH¢23 million owed by Parliament House and Job 600, the office complex for Members of Parliament.
The disconnection is part of ECG’s “Operation Zero Balance” initiative, aiming to recover outstanding debts from various customers. Despite efforts to collect the debt from parliamentary facilities, the disconnection was deemed necessary, highlighting the challenges faced by ECG in debt recovery and ensuring sustainable electricity supply.
This development comes amid ongoing power cuts in parts of Ghana, including Accra, the capital city.
Nana Amoasi IV from the Institute for Energy Security (IES) has warned that these power cuts may persist unless immediate action is taken to address issues 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.