Ashanti West ECG uncovers 74 illegal connections

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ashanti West Region, has uncovered 74 illegal connections in the first quarter of 2024.

The exercise, which also saw the team check the integrity of meters, recouped an amount of GHS598,666 from the 74 illegal connections.

He bemoaned the effects of illegal connections on the revenue mobilisation of the company; adding that it cripples the company’s efforts to embark on projects aimed at enhancing service delivery.

He therefore cautioned the general public to desist from illegal connections, which is a criminal act and liable to prosecution, according to Executive Instrument (EI) 38 of the Appointment of Public Prosecution Instrument (2010).

He detailed that illegal connection is a very dangerous act that can cause fire outbreaks and the loss of life through electrocution.

Dapaah entreated the public to partner with ECG in its fight against illegal connection by reporting people who engage in such acts to the nearest ECG office or call the national task force via telephone number 0551444011.

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