The Parliamentary Select Committee on Mines and Energy has raised serious concerns over rampant power theft and non-payment of electricity bills in the Northern Region, warning that the situation is threatening the survival of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).
According to the Committee, NEDCo recorded a staggering 46% revenue loss as of March 2025, largely due to illegal connections and widespread refusal to pay for power consumed.
Chairman of the Committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, highlighted the issue during a stakeholder engagement with power sector players.
“In the Greater Tamale Metropolis, people remove cables from meters during the day and reconnect them at night to avoid paying for electricity. We need to educate our people that without payment, NEDCo cannot survive.”
He further lamented the impact on infrastructure, noting that many transformers remain unreplaced due to lack of funds.
“We keep asking NEDCo why they’re not meeting their revenue targets, and the answer is clear—power theft and non-payment. If this continues, NEDCo won’t be able to provide the power we all need.”
The Committee has called for stronger government intervention and public cooperation to safeguard the utility company’s future.
