ECG Disconnects Ghana Water Over Nearly GH¢1 Billion Unpaid Debt
ECG targets major state institutions in aggressive debt recovery drive, cutting power to Ghana Water Limited and Ghana Broadcasting Corporation over unpaid bills
- GWL disconnected over nearly GH¢1 billion in unpaid electricity bills
- GBC also cut off for defaulting on a GH¢3.15 million payment plan
- ECG issues 48-hour ultimatum to GWL to avoid extended disconnection
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected Ghana Water Limited (GWL) from the national grid due to a staggering unpaid bill approaching GH¢1 billion.
This action, carried out on Tuesday, June 17, forms part of ECG’s ongoing nationwide revenue recovery and disconnection campaign targeting high-profile defaulters.
The disconnection underscores ECG’s resolve to enforce payment compliance among state institutions and private entities, in a bid to stabilize the financial health of the power sector. Officials say persistent non-payment has significantly strained operations.
Following the GWL cutoff, ECG’s task force also moved on to disconnect the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), which owes over GH¢3.1 million and reportedly failed to honor an agreed payment plan.
ECG has now given Ghana Water Limited a 48-hour deadline to clear its arrears or face an extended blackout at its main pumping stations, potentially disrupting water supply nationwide.
