Over-billing in Ketu South due to expired meters, recent tariff hikes – ECG clarifies
Published:
4 months ago
Source:
MyJoyOnline
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed incidents of over-billing in Ketu South to expired meters and recent tariff hikes. The clarification comes days after residents of Ketu South Municipality in the Volta Region hit the street to voice their outrage and frustration over what they describe as unacceptable billing practices by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). These practices, they claim, have caused significant psychological distress and financial burdens. Already, there are widespread allegations of over-billing made by some customers of ECG in some other parts of the country. Read also: Massive demonstration hits Ketu South as residents allege over-billing by ECG
Touching on this when the Electricity Company of Ghana appeared before the Public Accounts Committee on Monday, the Member of Parliament for Ketu South, Abla Dzifa Gomashie said something must be done.
"On Wednesday, my constituents were on the street demonstrating in Ketu South because of the hikes in cost of electricity now.