Ghana’s southern electricity distribution company, ECG, has cut power supply to 16 companies in Tema for failing to settle their indebtedness.
The companies owed ECG to the tune of GHS 27,857,498.59 as at June 2019.
This is contained in the 2020 Auditor General’s Report.
The companies are Eastern Quarry, 605,827.26, Nelplast Ghana Limited, Bigleb Company, Special Steel Ltd, Wahome Steel Ltd, Western Steel/Forgings,Movell Comp. Ltd, Sekyere Kwaku Badu, Yeeco Plastie and J D Preservation.
The rest are International Pack Ghana, Ds Plastic Ltd, Inter Pack, Bio-Plastic Co Ltd ,Heavens Ice Company Ltd and Zin Jin Industry
The companies fall in the category of Special Load Tariff (SLT).
“We noted during our audit that 16 Special Load Tariff (SLT) Companies in the region had not paid their debts amounting to GH¢27,857,498.59.
“Our further review indicated that Management had disconnected the meters of these Companies,” portion of the report said.
According to the Report, the Revenue Management Unit of Tema Region ECG explained that the names of the Companies have been submitted to Head Office Legal department to pursue for the recovery.
The Auditor-General warned that ECG could face financial challenges as a result of the nonpayment of debt by customers.
The Auditor-General recommended to management to expedite action on legal proceedings to recover the debt.
“Management is urged to ensure that companies do not reconnect the meters secretly,” the Auditor-General advised.
ECG said the accounts of the companies are monitored on monthly basis to prevent illegal reconnection.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
