Ghanaian media personality, Nana Aba Anamoah, has alleged that foreign companies in Ghana owe an amount of GHS 2.75 billion to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

This is said to be half of GHS 5.5 billion the ECG hopes to collect from institutions that are indebted to the company.

In a Facebook post on Thursday, March 23, 2023, Nana Aba Anamoah wrote "ECG is owed over 5.5 billion Cedis. Half of that amount is owed by foreign companies."

"B5 Plus Ltd for instance owed 42 million Cedis. When ECG officials arrived there yesterday, they paid 16 million and made a commitment to settle 20 million Cedis by end of the week.

"Fabri Metal Company Limited was disconnected yesterday. They owe ECG GHS 28 million."

According to her, Ferro Fabrik Limited which was disconnected from the national grid owe ECG and amount of GHS 18 million.

The Electricity Company of Ghana on Monday, March 20, 2023, embarked on a national revenue mobilisation exercise.

Since Monday, ECG has disconnected the Ho Airport in the Volta Region for owing the power distribution company GH¢63,000.

The regional office of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Ho Technical University and the Customs Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS) Training Academy in Kpetoe were disconnected for similarly owing.

According to the company, it will leave no stone unturned in ensuring all debts owed are paid.

The company is appealing to all customers to make payment before the disconnection team visits their premises. Customers can make payments at any bank or through mobile money. Customers can also pay by dialling *226# or by downloading the ECG PowerApp”.

Source: The Independent Ghana