Tag Archives: ECG

TUC, PUWU Push Back Against ECG, NEDCo Privatisation

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Public Utility Workers’ Union of Ghana (PUWU) say the sharp rise in revenue at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is clear evidence that the utility can be turned around without being privatized, if workers are fully supported and management is given clear, …

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Don’t Pay Money Into Momo Accounts For Services – ECG Cautions Public

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has cautioned customers against fraudsters who demand payments through mobile money accounts in exchange for ECG services such as meter installation, replacement, or debt cancellation.Ghana travel guide The warning follows complaints from customers who reported receiving calls from unknown numbers instructing them to pay …

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ECG To Embark On Nationwide “ALL MUST PAY” Revenue Mobilisation Campaign

Management and the Union of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced a nationwide revenue mobilisation campaign dubbed “Operation ALL MUST PAY,” aimed at clearing outstanding customer arrears. The campaign will run from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 25, 2025. Dr. Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, ECG’s General Manager …

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Acting Deputy ECG MD’s ‘Inadvertent’ Appointment Withdrawn

The Energy Minister, John Jinapor has issued a clarification regarding the appointment of John Ayiku Ocansey as the Acting Deputy Managing Director. In a press statement issued on Saturday, March 18, the company referred to its previous letter, dated 17th March 2025, which introduced Mr Ocansey to the position. The …

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Ghana’s Public Debt Hits GHS721bn; ECG Owes GHS68bn, COCOBOD GHS32.5bn – President Mahama Reveals

President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a stark assessment of Ghana’s economic situation, describing the nation as “broken on many fronts” due to staggering debt and financial mismanagement. Presenting his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his second term to Parliament in Accra on Thursday, February 27, he …

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ECG Warns Of Widespread Meter Tampering, Vows Legal Action

The Electricity Company of Ghana has raised concerns over an alarming rate of meter tampering across the country, leading to a surge in technical losses for the company. Addressing the concern at a press conference on Monday, February 3, the company revealed that in Dansoman alone, approximately 10% of the …

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ECG To Launch “Operation Keep The Lights On” January 15

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced the commencement of “Operation Keep the Lights On” from January 15 to January 31, 2025, across all its operational areas. The initiative aims to recover arrears, inspect prepaid meters, and enforce compliance with disconnection regulations. ECG emphasized that self-reconnection is illegal, citing …

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Top Up Your Credit To Avoid Potential Disruption – ECG Warns Nuri Meter Customers

The Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) has announced an urgent upgrade to its Nuri prepayment meters. According to the distribution company, it is part of the Standard Transfer Specifications (STS) protocol to upgrade all STS metering systems. This mandatory upgrade aims to enhance the system’s efficiency and ensure uninterrupted …

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ECG Appoints David Asamoah As New Acting MD

David Asamoah has been appointed as the acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), following the resignation of Samuel Dubik Mahama, on Wednesday, September 25. Asamoah previously served as the Deputy Managing Director in charge of Commercial Services. His new role is temporary, pending a decision by …

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ECG Boss Resigns For ‘Personal Reasons’

Samuel Dubik Mahama, the managing director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has tendered his resignation. In light of the available information, his resignation was due to personal reasons. “I have concluded that it is in my best interest to step away for personal reasons,” portions of his resignation …

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