The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has given the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) a seven-day timeline to investigate rapid prepaid credit “run-out” cases following a public outcry.
Speaking during the commissioning of MBH Power Ghana’s new Energy Meters Manufacturing Unit in Tema, Dr. Jinapor acknowledged public concerns over faulty meters leading to unusually high power usage.
“I’ve received some complaints of some people, from some people, that they are witnessing some extraordinary readings. But what we have to do is to investigate that and come to the finality in terms of the complaints,” he said.
He revealed that random tests of meters across the system have already been initiated to verify their accuracy. “Yesterday I instructed that we do some random tests of the metres in the system. So that we can be sure of the accuracy of the metre in terms of their reading,” he added.
Dr. Jinapor also assured Ghanaians that complaints about abnormal electric meter readings will be thoroughly investigated, and compensation provided where necessary.
Looking ahead, he said the ministry will convene all local meter manufacturers and procurement stakeholders to streamline supply and improve quality.
“What I will do on my return is that next week we’ll have a meeting with all the metal manufacturing companies in Ghana. ECG, NEDCo, the ministry, and all of us who procure meters. So we can prioritise procurement of metres. Good day,” he stated.
This move is part of the government’s broader effort to address electricity billing concerns and ensure consumer confidence in the national metering system.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
