ECG warns against widespread meter tampering, threatens legal action
During a press briefing on Monday, February 3, ECG revealed that in Dansoman alone, nearly 10% of the 70,000 installed meters had been altered to underreport electricity usage.
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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has sounded the alarm over a rising trend of meter tampering across the country, which has significantly increased the company's technical losses.
During a press briefing on Monday, February 3, ECG revealed that in Dansoman alone, nearly 10% of the 70,000 installed meters had been altered to underreport electricity usage.
David Boadi Asamoah, the Acting Managing Director of ECG, issued a firm warning, stressing that individuals found engaging in such illegal practices would face strict legal consequences.
“We are conducting thorough investigations, and the law will take its course. Once our investigations are complete, the police will step in, and the case will proceed to court. This is a criminal offense—plain and simple,” he emphasized.
He further assured that all culprits, regardless of their role—whether contractor, electrician, or customer—would not be spared.
Asamoah expressed deep concern over the impact of such activities on ECG’s operations, revealing that some customers collaborate with contract workers to manipulate meters, affecting the company’s financial health and hindering national economic progress.
The government has already initiated efforts to privatize ECG as part of measures to reduce financial losses and improve efficiency. However, illegal connections and power theft remain major challenges for the company.
In light of these issues, Asamoah called for urgent and effective strategies to curb system losses and protect ECG’s financial stability.