No electricity, no tariff increases - Tarzan tells ECG

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Pelicles 11 years ago

People have no power so, what is the sense of increasing tariff? If you do not live in an apartment or a house, how do you pay rent? Our leaders are insensitive and careless about the plight of the ordinary.

People have no power so, what is the sense of increasing tariff? If you do not live in an apartment or a house, how do you pay rent? Our leaders are insensitive and careless about the plight of the ordinary.
NII TAGOE 11 years ago

John Mahama nd his incompetent and corrupt NDC government must be sent out of ofcice. Ghanaians must rise-up and demonstrate against this incompetence and corruption. 56yrs after independence Ghana has no water, electricity a ...
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John Mahama nd his incompetent and corrupt NDC government must be sent out of ofcice. Ghanaians must rise-up and demonstrate against this incompetence and corruption. 56yrs after independence Ghana has no water, electricity and Gas.
BISHOP 11 years ago

You may not always agree with him but there are times when he is spot on issues. Ghanaians need to start acting this way to wake up the corrupt visionless low IQ idiots called ministers.

You may not always agree with him but there are times when he is spot on issues. Ghanaians need to start acting this way to wake up the corrupt visionless low IQ idiots called ministers.
KOLA, LONDON PROPER 11 years ago

If not for JJ Rawlings, such bush rats would have high jacked Ghana's resources and inflicted burdensome hardship to the majority poor through kalabuley as they did.

If not for JJ Rawlings, such bush rats would have high jacked Ghana's resources and inflicted burdensome hardship to the majority poor through kalabuley as they did.
Kofi 11 years ago

Write hijacked not high jacked.

Write hijacked not high jacked.
jp 11 years ago

kofi, but you did understand kola..wrigth?

kofi, but you did understand kola..wrigth?
RED-SOKOTO-GUDARI 11 years ago

Ghana needs think tanks like Wereko- Brobby. I agree perfectly with him, let government and all stark holders listen very to what this man has said, the theft and injustices are too much now in our Ghanaian society. let all c ...
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Ghana needs think tanks like Wereko- Brobby. I agree perfectly with him, let government and all stark holders listen very to what this man has said, the theft and injustices are too much now in our Ghanaian society. let all consumers understand this simple message from Wereko-Brobby and stand for your rights. You cannot pay more for what you have not consumed, it is not done! if all, they rather have to reduce their tariffs for not delivering what they have been paid to deliver!
TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

Stupid guy, what did you achieve in VRA? Where is the SRP?

Stupid guy, what did you achieve in VRA? Where is the SRP?
awoh 11 years ago

HE DOESNOT GIVE A TOSS COS HIS HOUSE IS POWERED BY SOLAR.SHIT FACE

HE DOESNOT GIVE A TOSS COS HIS HOUSE IS POWERED BY SOLAR.SHIT FACE
AAD 11 years ago

Dr. Wereko- Brobby your assertion is a no brainer. But

My problem with you is that you were at the helms of affairs at VRA for several years and the did nothing in term of crafting any long term strategic planning to keep ...
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Dr. Wereko- Brobby your assertion is a no brainer. But

My problem with you is that you were at the helms of affairs at VRA for several years and the did nothing in term of crafting any long term strategic planning to keep the lights on for us. The problem of power and load shedding Ghana did not just start yesterday.It is not too late Please offer real time solutions and stop being a Monday "Morning quarterback".
AAD 11 years ago

Another "Monday Morning Quarterback"

Another "Monday Morning Quarterback"
KANEWU 11 years ago

WEREKO-BROBBEY, LIKE ALL OF GHANA'S WICKED USELESS LEADERSHIP, GOT THE SUPPLY OF UTILITIES FREE WHEN HE WAS THE CEO OF VRA, SO HE CARED LESS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF SUCH PAYMENTS ON ORDINARY GHANAIANS.

OBVIOUSLY, WEREKO-BROBBE ...
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WEREKO-BROBBEY, LIKE ALL OF GHANA'S WICKED USELESS LEADERSHIP, GOT THE SUPPLY OF UTILITIES FREE WHEN HE WAS THE CEO OF VRA, SO HE CARED LESS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF SUCH PAYMENTS ON ORDINARY GHANAIANS.

OBVIOUSLY, WEREKO-BROBBEY IS NOW FEELING THE PINCH BECAUSE HE NOW PAYS FOR UTILITIES.

THAT'S HOW GHANA'S USELESS WICKED LEADERS ARE!!
awoh 11 years ago

EMPTY BARREL USING GHANA MONEY TO BUY4WHEEL FOR YOUR MOTHER IN LAW SHUT UP AND PREPARE TO BE STEWED

EMPTY BARREL USING GHANA MONEY TO BUY4WHEEL FOR YOUR MOTHER IN LAW SHUT UP AND PREPARE TO BE STEWED
nero 11 years ago

Zaphenath Paneah!Ghana ay3 hu...Mr Tarzan there has been increase in fuel prices,ECG,GIDCo and VRA uses fuel for their other operations! beside their staffs are demanding for an incremental in salary as a result of this fuel ...
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Zaphenath Paneah!Ghana ay3 hu...Mr Tarzan there has been increase in fuel prices,ECG,GIDCo and VRA uses fuel for their other operations! beside their staffs are demanding for an incremental in salary as a result of this fuel prices that is creating a lot of hardship in the country.Can u please tell as where and how these companies are going to raise money to solve these challenges that has come their way?
Don Blunt 11 years ago

If it is true, that Ghana government owes VRA several hundred millions of dollars (unpaid electricity bills), and likewise VALCO, etc., does VRA find it easier to increase tarrifs than to collect outstanding debts?
Can you ...
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If it is true, that Ghana government owes VRA several hundred millions of dollars (unpaid electricity bills), and likewise VALCO, etc., does VRA find it easier to increase tarrifs than to collect outstanding debts?
Can you nero imagine what VRA can use $500 million for?

We have to stop covering up and hiding the disease, when we are looking and searching for adequate medication.
nero 11 years ago

Don Blunt!u have made a very good point here but! i think it will be easier for the electricity industries to increase tariffs than to collect their outstanding debts from the government.Do u know the reason why?because of po ...
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Don Blunt!u have made a very good point here but! i think it will be easier for the electricity industries to increase tariffs than to collect their outstanding debts from the government.Do u know the reason why?because of politics.can u go and tasks ur boss who appointed u in his company as a manager to pay u a debt he owns to the company?think about it.when two elephant fight is the ground that suffers.
MENSAH 11 years ago

If you also have a factory that uses POWER but keeps failing,how do you generate funds to pay for the TARRIF INCREASE?MR.WEREKO BROBEY ID DAMN RIGHT.The consummers have also been hit by the same HIGHER FUEL CHARGES LIKE THE P ...
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If you also have a factory that uses POWER but keeps failing,how do you generate funds to pay for the TARRIF INCREASE?MR.WEREKO BROBEY ID DAMN RIGHT.The consummers have also been hit by the same HIGHER FUEL CHARGES LIKE THE POWER SUPPLIERS.If the latter happens to increase their tariff,then the consumers are facing TWO PROBLEMS WITH ONE GOD TO SOLVE.THAT IS NOT GOOD FOR THE ALREADY BATTERED CONSUMER.Am I being right,my dear brother?
nero 11 years ago

very well brother,what u are saying is meaningful but then if the government has force the same consumers to pay realistic fuel prices so that he will raise more funds to fix the economy that they have deteriorated, wont it ...
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very well brother,what u are saying is meaningful but then if the government has force the same consumers to pay realistic fuel prices so that he will raise more funds to fix the economy that they have deteriorated, wont it be good for the electricity industries also to let the consumer pay the realistic electricity bills in order for them to get enough money to buy and change the obsolete equipment that is causing improper supply of Power?come to Takoradi u will see a transformer of age about 80 years since its installation!the system needs a lot of changes and Ghana should consider them.
AndyA 11 years ago

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Volta River Authority (VRA)is under minding the NEWLY ELECTED President.
It is unfortunately that Ghana is going back. DO NOT BLAME THE PRESIDENT BUT THE CHIEF OFFICER. Get replacement an ...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Volta River Authority (VRA)is under minding the NEWLY ELECTED President.
It is unfortunately that Ghana is going back. DO NOT BLAME THE PRESIDENT BUT THE CHIEF OFFICER. Get replacement and things will be back to normal.
daladam 11 years ago

WHETER THERE IS ELECTRICITY OR NOT
WE CAN AFFORD ANY INCRESS AT THIS TIME AND POINT WE NEED TO FEED OUR FAMILYS

WHETER THERE IS ELECTRICITY OR NOT
WE CAN AFFORD ANY INCRESS AT THIS TIME AND POINT WE NEED TO FEED OUR FAMILYS
KAL1BUS 11 years ago

Actually Ghanaian consumer pays less for electricity compared to other consumers in the sub-region. On the average a consumer in Ghana pays around 15pes/kwh(8cents/kwh) for electricity while consumers in the US pays around 10 ...
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Actually Ghanaian consumer pays less for electricity compared to other consumers in the sub-region. On the average a consumer in Ghana pays around 15pes/kwh(8cents/kwh) for electricity while consumers in the US pays around 10-13 cents/kwh. Remember also that the actual price of bulk electricity is far cheaper than what is being paid by the average consumer. Cost of generation in the US is far cheaper than in Ghana. They rely on nuclear , coal and very cheap gas from Trinidad. On the other hand Ghana current generation mix includes about 45% from thermal generation using crude oil (about 140% more expensive than gas). Admittedly the quality of service in the US is far better than Ghana but the bottom line is tariffs in the world over are set based on economics not on quality of the service. The quality is taken care of when the energy market is deregulated like the telcos.Many consumers are demanding better service before the pay more, VRA is saying that they cannot support the current poor service on the tariff been paid. So sustainability of the poor service on higher tariff or no service at all. Make your pick!!! using the current trend of 45% thermal and 55% hydro. assuming hydro is free (wild assumption) current operation on thermal is around 30 US cents/kwh on FUEL ONLY. IF U calculate the cumulative average it around 13.5cents/kwh taken hydro component as zero. currently VRA sells it power to ECG at 4cents/kwh. so do the maths. U think this can be sustained??
K Banda 11 years ago

Brobbey, You had your chance to fix this problem and you let it to rot. Now you the same person comes out to tell us what should be done to correct the issue. What did the NPp use the hipic grant for? Why should we even be ha ...
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Brobbey, You had your chance to fix this problem and you let it to rot. Now you the same person comes out to tell us what should be done to correct the issue. What did the NPp use the hipic grant for? Why should we even be having this problems after hipic anyway.. Go and leave the president to do his work. He doesn't need advice from people who got the chance and couldn't produce any results.
BOY KOFI 11 years ago

The answer is to complete the Bui Dam and the Gas Processing Plant for more energy.Thank you.

The answer is to complete the Bui Dam and the Gas Processing Plant for more energy.Thank you.
Wise Guy 11 years ago

What is your problem Werko Brobby? You calaim to have PHD in energy, had the chance to fix the problem once and for all but never did shit about it.Now you the same person is blaming others, my God you are just as wicked as a ...
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What is your problem Werko Brobby? You calaim to have PHD in energy, had the chance to fix the problem once and for all but never did shit about it.Now you the same person is blaming others, my God you are just as wicked as all the leaders from that God forsaken country. Just shut the fuck up and enjoy your stolen money. One day you will have to answer the wickedness done to the people of Ghana
Toronto Naa 11 years ago

Is so sad as we celebrate 6 Mar 2013 and still we have Eleticity pbm?
Tariff ,wanty -wanty never gety-gety

Is so sad as we celebrate 6 Mar 2013 and still we have Eleticity pbm?
Tariff ,wanty -wanty never gety-gety
HASSAN RASTA GERMANY 11 years ago

THESE IS THE PLAN OF THE NPPIES BUT THEY WILL NEVER SUCCEED. WE HAVE SUFFERED PAYING BILLS WITHOUT GETTING ANY GOOD SERVICE. SO IT IS TIME FOR THE CONSUMERS TO ENJOY WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN PAYING FOR. NO ANY INCREASE.

THESE IS THE PLAN OF THE NPPIES BUT THEY WILL NEVER SUCCEED. WE HAVE SUFFERED PAYING BILLS WITHOUT GETTING ANY GOOD SERVICE. SO IT IS TIME FOR THE CONSUMERS TO ENJOY WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN PAYING FOR. NO ANY INCREASE.
Ateabisa 11 years ago

This smart man,and quit making al the noise about who controls a sinking ship? You can only win 'fights' with simple logic or commonsense,and not this 'hot air' about the ability to cut your opponent to size!
I hope all the ...
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This smart man,and quit making al the noise about who controls a sinking ship? You can only win 'fights' with simple logic or commonsense,and not this 'hot air' about the ability to cut your opponent to size!
I hope all the 'players' involved in this energy debate or debacle can now understand the issues:Supply sufficient electric power,when and where it is needed;and the sky will be the limit as far as tariff increases are concerned!
The VRA,courtesy of our first President, the Osagyefo Dr. Nkrumah,is now humongous business conglomerate - sitting on vast acres of land;real estate(housing units);physical infrastructure(dams,power machines);as well as an unquantifiable array of human and intellectual property(volumes of test studies already paid for)!
Those running the organization should get off their high horse,and leverage some of these assets to the benefit of Ghana and our sister countries within our sub-region.
Alhaji Pope 11 years ago

A (doctor) who build only one toilet facility with tax payers money.

A (doctor) who build only one toilet facility with tax payers money.
Sweden 11 years ago

People like you must come out defend the common people and the people of Ghanahave to put God aside and stop saying enye fii Dr. Charles Wereko-Brobby..thank Doc

People like you must come out defend the common people and the people of Ghanahave to put God aside and stop saying enye fii Dr. Charles Wereko-Brobby..thank Doc
KWESI 11 years ago

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HELLO WE NEED SERIOUS PEOPLE TO TRAVEL TO THE USA. NO PAYMENT WOULD BE MADE TILL VISA IS SECURED.
INTERESTED PEOPLE SHOULD CALL WILLIE
ON 0249318847 FOR FURTHER INFO.
THANKS
shamu 11 years ago

What is this dark ugly, fatty looking man like pig talking about? He should go back to his country Tanzania. What does he know that, he want to advice other? These are the people this boy, koku barku or koku menu always suppo ...
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What is this dark ugly, fatty looking man like pig talking about? He should go back to his country Tanzania. What does he know that, he want to advice other? These are the people this boy, koku barku or koku menu always support?
Sethoo 11 years ago

We say we are suffering as a Nation, complain by the downtown people bcos we cannot afford. Have you ever heard the MPS crying. Their all Babylons weather what /which party they belong to. Why cant they sacrifice some of that ...
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We say we are suffering as a Nation, complain by the downtown people bcos we cannot afford. Have you ever heard the MPS crying. Their all Babylons weather what /which party they belong to. Why cant they sacrifice some of that bunch money govt pay them to help subsidise this utillity crisis , than allowing the civilian with 250 gana cedis a month to pay tax, huge ligt bill , feed children , hospital bills, trying to put up shelter.....hohhhhooow, thus why Arm robbery , prostitution an whatever cant stop in the country because our leaders have failed us.Chinese small time will rule this country watch an see, bringing guns , an whatever to mining operation zones. watch an see
Igp 11 years ago

Another hopeless man who came to deceive PNDC and NPP that he is an energy consultant. Wereko-Broobey should be ashamed of the scares left on the VRA, ECG and the other power utility companies. What legacy did you leave behin ...
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Another hopeless man who came to deceive PNDC and NPP that he is an energy consultant. Wereko-Broobey should be ashamed of the scares left on the VRA, ECG and the other power utility companies. What legacy did you leave behind for VRA as the former CEO? Wereko, you should be in jail if it were Canada or US for using your office to amass wealth on the Ghana Jubilee fund. Shame on you. Power is never cheap any where in Europe, US or Canada. Utility companies increase tariffs in US before the consent of the Energy Regulatory commission is sought. Consumers and all companies relying on energy must pay the going rate in the market. However, it is up to the utility companies to make concession rates to the needy and those who are can not afford. Shame on you lousy mouth Wereko-Broobey.
ghanaian lady 11 years ago

Shame on Mr Mahama and his Law makers how can a country develop without water and electricity stop and think about your people for once this is shameful

Shame on Mr Mahama and his Law makers how can a country develop without water and electricity stop and think about your people for once this is shameful
EMPTY HEAD MAHAMA 11 years ago

OH MAHAMA AND HIS NDC,ONYAME NSA AFIRI MO SO,ATO ANIMGUASE3,GOD WILL PUNISHED YOU ALL,MAHAMA KILLED MILLS FOR POWER,DID HE THINK ABOUT IT?????? IDIOTS,

OH MAHAMA AND HIS NDC,ONYAME NSA AFIRI MO SO,ATO ANIMGUASE3,GOD WILL PUNISHED YOU ALL,MAHAMA KILLED MILLS FOR POWER,DID HE THINK ABOUT IT?????? IDIOTS,
Vodoo Xebieso 11 years ago

Man, you're damn right. Bravo!!!

Man, you're damn right. Bravo!!!
thomas okine. 11 years ago

this problem is a legislative problem, in the advance countries Tarzan should be hurled to face a parliamentary committe on energy, and under oath this matter should be solved onece and for all. But here we are, people of gr ...
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this problem is a legislative problem, in the advance countries Tarzan should be hurled to face a parliamentary committe on energy, and under oath this matter should be solved onece and for all. But here we are, people of great learning are mesmerize by such comments and means nothing to them.
thomas okine. 11 years ago

people of great learning are mesmerize by such commemts and could not react. Oh, what country. this morning a friend called and said becauses of water and enrgy he is not coming back. I just this is the first time I have hear ...
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people of great learning are mesmerize by such commemts and could not react. Oh, what country. this morning a friend called and said becauses of water and enrgy he is not coming back. I just this is the first time I have heard this from you in 45 years. he said, you heard me. i was shocked.
Abena Gyumfua 11 years ago

Dr. Wreko-Brobby, I normally don't agree with you on many issues but for this tarrif issue I do second you 100 percent!

Dr. Wreko-Brobby, I normally don't agree with you on many issues but for this tarrif issue I do second you 100 percent!
KWAME 11 years ago

The consumer is the first point of call when it comes to the the resolution of electricity power matters.
The time has come for consumers to demand their fair share of the national cake. We have allowed the politicians to ta ...
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The consumer is the first point of call when it comes to the the resolution of electricity power matters.
The time has come for consumers to demand their fair share of the national cake. We have allowed the politicians to take the juicy part of the national cake without hesitation. The Ghanaian consumer is too docile. It is only few people who are speaking for us. Why? Dont we know our rights? Those who have elected to lead have also been bought and silenced in the process of demanding the right thing.
If things continue this way, our leaders should gird their cloth around their waste for hectic times ahead, whether they like it or not. Some of us will continue to fight the system and ensure the right things are done
atopahene mahani 11 years ago

EMPTY TALK,FOLISH TALK,INCOMPETENT CORRUPTS TALK,OH NOOOOOOOO

EMPTY TALK,FOLISH TALK,INCOMPETENT CORRUPTS TALK,OH NOOOOOOOO
Rogue Jay Allan 11 years ago

What did Tazarn achieve at VRA. He used millions to decorate his office. Only paper certificate- non performer. However he is right at this time.

What did Tazarn achieve at VRA. He used millions to decorate his office. Only paper certificate- non performer. However he is right at this time.
Concern Ghanian 11 years ago

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Concern Ghanian 11 years ago

How can ghana gos dis way?

How can ghana gos dis way?
KRETZ - D 11 years ago

Shut the f....ck up! what's the different between now and when you were the VRA boss? Don't be a hypocrite!

Shut the f....ck up! what's the different between now and when you were the VRA boss? Don't be a hypocrite!
Justman 11 years ago

WEREKO-YOU MADE SURE WE HAVE COMPLETE BLACK OUT IN GHANA DURING YOUR HIJACKING OF VRA AS YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY THAT PAVE THE WAY FOR KUFFOUR AND THE FAMILY TO BE GENERATOR SUPPLIERS.YOU SHOULD BE ARRESTED AND PROSECUTED.SHUT ...
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WEREKO-YOU MADE SURE WE HAVE COMPLETE BLACK OUT IN GHANA DURING YOUR HIJACKING OF VRA AS YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY THAT PAVE THE WAY FOR KUFFOUR AND THE FAMILY TO BE GENERATOR SUPPLIERS.YOU SHOULD BE ARRESTED AND PROSECUTED.SHUT UP.
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