The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) from the national grid due to an outstanding debt of GH¢999.6 million.
The disconnection occurred on Tuesday, June 17, as part of ECG’s ongoing revenue mobilisation and disconnection exercise targeting state institutions and private entities with debt.
According to ECG, the disconnection exercise is aimed at targeting indebted state institutions and to address non-payment issues to enhance the power sector’s financial stability.
The ECG task force after visiting the Ghana Water Limited proceeded to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), disconnecting it over an outstanding debt of GH₵3,153,484.98.
They noted that GBC failed to comply with a structured payment plan previously agreed upon, necessitating the disconnection.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has however, issued a 48-hour ultimatum to GWL to settle its outstanding debt or risk an extended disconnection of power supply to its main pumping stations, which are crucial for nationwide water distribution.
