ECG Gives Over 90 Hospitals 3-Day-Grace Period To Settle GH¢261 Million Debt: “Last Resort”

• The Electricity Company of Ghana has given 91 hospitals three days to settle outstanding debts or be disconnected
• The health facilities, including Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and the 37 Military Hospital, collectively owe GH¢261 million
• This move is part of the ECG’s comprehensive effort to recover funds owed by customers

The Electricity Company of Ghana has issued final warnings to hospitals owing money for power supplied.

The company has been giving out demand notices warning that they will be disconnected if payment is not made within three days.

Ninety-one health facilities owe the company a combined GH¢261 million, according to a list made public.

Ashanti Region Communications Manager for the company, Grace Garshong, stressed that this was a last resort.

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Notable hospitals that could be affected include Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and, Manhyia Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region and the Ho Teaching Hospital.

This move is part of the ECG’s comprehensive effort to recover funds owed by customers in order to strengthen its operational capabilities.

The ECG did not spare Ghana's Parliament after it was hit by a power cut during proceedings on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The power cut was reportedly linked to a GH¢23 million debt owed it.

Some secondary schools like Accra Academy have also been disconnected from the power grid because of the debt.

Mahama urges government to release dumsor timetable

YEN.com.gh reported that the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, called on the government to provide a load-shedding timetable.

Mahama said the rampant power outages without information are affecting Ghanaians, hence the need for a schedule.

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He called on the government to recognise the fact that dumsor is back and address it head on.

Mahama made the call in Sissala West as part of his campaign tour in the Upper West Region.

Earlier, the ranking member of the Mines and Energy Committee, John Jinapor, said the power outages were due to a lack of fuel for the thermal plants in Takoradi, which have since shut down.

Deputy Minority Leader Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah demanded a load-shedding timetable in January because of these concerns.

Source: YEN.com.gh