Members of the Minority on the Parliamentary Energy Committee have taken a firm stance against any future electricity tariff increases, insisting that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) must first address its operational inefficiencies and service delivery gaps.
The MPs argue that despite a recent 14.75% tariff adjustment, ECG continues to struggle with significant commercial losses, contributing to a massive GH₵67 billion debt owed to power producers, a situation they believe is unsustainable.
Speaking during a meeting between the Energy Committee and key industry stakeholders, Ranking Member George Kwame Aboagye emphasised that the ECG must demonstrate measurable improvements before any further price hikes can be considered.
“We have made it clear that we will not support another tariff increase unless the ECG significantly improves its efficiency. Ghanaians deserve better for the prices they are paying,” Aboagye asserted.
Echoing these sentiments, the Vice Chairman of the Committee, Naser Toure Mahama, called on ECG to prioritise the provision of prepaid meters to reduce revenue losses and improve customer satisfaction.
“There are too many delays in getting meters, and this is costing the company money,” Mahama noted. “If ECG can streamline its meter distribution and remove these bottlenecks, it will not only improve customer satisfaction but also boost revenue.”
The Minority’s position reflects growing frustration among consumers over frequent power outages, billing irregularities, and long delays in accessing new meters.
The MPs warned that without urgent reforms, the ECG risks further eroding public trust and facing even stiffer opposition to future tariff adjustments.
