Members of the Minority on Parliament’s Energy Committee have firmly declared their opposition to any additional increases in electricity tariffs unless the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) makes substantial improvements in its operations and service delivery.
The Minority raised concerns about ECG’s continued inefficiencies despite a recent 14.75% increase in electricity tariffs. They argued that the company has done little to resolve its significant commercial losses, which have contributed to an alarming GH¢67 billion debt owed to power producers.
They believe this level of financial mismanagement is a key factor undermining ECG’s performance and reliability.

These concerns came to light during a session held between the Energy Committee and major stakeholders in the energy sector. Speaking at the meeting, Ranking Member George Kwame Aboagye stressed that without clear signs of improvement, the Minority will not support further tariff adjustments.“We said we would not accept or agree to a new tariff, and we stand by that. We want to see performance first,” Aboagye asserted.
Also weighing in, Vice Chairman of the Committee, Naser Toure Mahama, emphasized the need for ECG to address delays in meter access for consumers. He pointed out that streamlining the process would not only benefit customers but also help boost ECG’s revenue.
“People who are from the waiting list to get a meter to start paying for them. So, if ECG can make sure they can produce meters for the customers, it only means it is going to create more revenue for them,” Mahama explained.
He further urged ECG to act swiftly: “They should work hard to ensure that customers are not delayed, so they can also start paying revenue.”The Minority is calling for ECG to prioritize efficiency, customer satisfaction, and financial accountability before considering any new tariff hikes.Source:dailymailgh.com