STOP TEMPERING WITH METERS- ECG WARNS CUSTOMERS

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a stern warning to customers against tampering with the newly installed smart meters or face prosecution. The Managing Director of ECG, Samuel Dubik Mahama, made this clear during the launching of a comprehensive meter replacement exercise in Accra East. This exercise is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to curb revenue losses and enhance operational efficiency. Mr Dubik emphasized that the company is equipped to detect any illegal activities. “Please, these meters are smart. They are MMS compliant, and they are evident on our dashboard in our offices. Please do not tamper with these meters because we will know,” Mahama cautioned. This warning is in response to rising concerns about illegal connections and meter tampering, which have significantly contributed to the company’s revenue leakage. Illegal electricity connections have been a persistent issue in Ghana, with some customers bypassing meters to avoid paying for electricity. This act by some customers according to Mr Samuel Dubik, does not only result in substantial financial losses for the ECG but also affects the quality and reliability of power supply to law-abiding customers. The ECG is undertaking a project to replace approximately 1.5 million meters nationwide. Story By: Collins Boateng ( Cabman ) for VOV News