The Acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), David Boadi Asamoah, has issued a strong warning against individuals involved in the illegal practice of tampering with electricity meters, stressing that strict legal action will be taken against offenders, including electricians and ECG contractors.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Monday, February 3, 2025, Mr. Asamoah highlighted the detrimental impact of meter tampering on ECG’s finances, noting that such practices lead to significant revenue losses for the power distribution company.

“As a company, we are committed to investigating these offenses thoroughly. There are laws in this country, and once our investigations are complete, law enforcement, including the police, will step in,” Mr. Asamoah stated.

He further cautioned, “ECG will not spare anyone—whether they are contractors, electricians, or any individual caught tampering with meters. The law will take its course, and both the perpetrators and those benefiting from the illegal activities will face legal consequences.”

Mr. Asamoah revealed that about 10% of the 70,000 meters installed in Dansoman had been tampered with, resulting in inaccurate readings of electricity consumption, which in turn causes revenue loss for ECG.

He reassured the public that anyone caught in the act will face prosecution, underscoring that meter tampering is a criminal offense with severe repercussions.

The Acting MD also pointed out that such illegal activities disrupt ECG’s financial operations and pose a challenge to the government’s efforts to mobilize revenue effectively.