Ghana's Power Crisis: ECG Losses Soar to 32%

Ghana's Energy Sector Faces Crisis: ECG Losses Hit 32% Ghana's electricity distribution company, ECG, is facing a major crisis. New data from the Energy Commission reveals power sale losses have reached a staggering 32%, the highest level in over two decades. This alarming figure has sparked a debate about the causes and potential solutions. The Energy Commission report points to several factors contributing to these losses. One key issue is political interference in the operation of distribution companies. This interference, according to the report, is a major cause of higher system losses. Additionally, the misuse of Self-Help Electrification Programme (SHEP) meters, especially in unapproved areas, leads to a significant rise in illegal connections and further losses. "This is unacceptable," says ASEMPA FM, a prominent Ghanaian news commentator. "We cannot continue to burden taxpayers with more taxes when the root problem lies in the mismanagement and incompetence of ECG." ASEMPA FM's video analysis strongly criticizes the government's handling of the situation and calls for immediate action to address the issues plaguing the power sector. The situation is critical. Without immediate reforms and accountability, Ghana's power sector faces a bleak future. The government must address the issues of political interference and mismanagement to prevent further losses and ensure a stable and reliable power supply for the nation.