My actual consumption of power has not increased at all. I am not even in the house during the day; the only thing running is a fridge.
But even before the tariff officially increased, my prepaid meter is devouring (in Ghan ... read full comment
My actual consumption of power has not increased at all. I am not even in the house during the day; the only thing running is a fridge.
But even before the tariff officially increased, my prepaid meter is devouring (in Ghana Cedis) at least three times the previous level of consumption.
It is blatant, officially sanctioned theft. One can no longer read the meter to record the amount of units consumed, so ECG can and does charge whatever they like.
The honest user is paying for the electricity consumed by the dishonest ones, such as the government ministries that never pay their bills anyway.
Corruption, like Necrotizing Fasciitis, is eating Ghana's body and soul.
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago
Author:-PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE)...
Ivor Greenstreet said directly to President John Mahama and Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur that: “You don’t care”.
“Nobody is feeling your better Ghana”, Greenstreet sho ... read full comment
Author:-PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE)...
Ivor Greenstreet said directly to President John Mahama and Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur that: “You don’t care”.
“Nobody is feeling your better Ghana”, Greenstreet shouted when he delivered his party’s solidarity message to the NDC at the congress at the Baba Yara Stadium in the Ashanti regional Captial, Kumasi – stronghold of the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In the full glare of the President, Vice President, former President Jerry Rawlings, and thousands of leaders and supporters of the NDC, a defiant Greenstreet said: “…Currently nobody, I mean nobody is feeling your better Ghana.”
“Continuous ‘dumsor dumsor,’ corruption from top to bottom, left right inside out, and all the challenges you are facing [are] suffocating the Ghanaian people.”
He added: “We would have thought that perhaps you may have used an occasion like this to discuss policies, programmes and solutions to all the difficulties we are facing as a nation, but no, you chose today to share your Christmas gifts with each other.”
“Ghanaians are not happy at all. This ‘bronya’ is dry. Too too dry,” he told the President, adding: “The most painful thing of all is that you don’t care.”
“NDC continue, we are watching you, Ghana is watching you, do what you want to do, we also know what we’ll come and do…make sure you’ll elect executives who will be able to steer your parties affairs when you are in opposition. Boys abr3.”
The wheelchair-bound Politicians has been called names and criticised by leaders and supporters of the NDC after his bluntness. While Majority Leader Alban Bagbin has said he believed Greenstreet was possessed by some demons, which caused him to be “so emotional”, presidential staffer Sam George wrote on his Facebook wall that: “Ivor Greenstreet apparently needs elevation to see the Better Ghana.”
However, Nkrumah said Greenstreet’s message was crafted by the CPP to capture the mood and mind of the entire country.
Point Blanc 10 years ago
Very wicked, heartless and insensitive government. Ghanaians are dying slowly.
Very wicked, heartless and insensitive government. Ghanaians are dying slowly.
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago
Author:-KWAA...
We are not serious as a Nation.We can use about GHC 3,6 million to embosse the President's picture on a Bus,which will not serve any purpose,apart from the fact that he just want to be popular,(empty barrels ... read full comment
Author:-KWAA...
We are not serious as a Nation.We can use about GHC 3,6 million to embosse the President's picture on a Bus,which will not serve any purpose,apart from the fact that he just want to be popular,(empty barrels makes the most noise),yet we don't have money to power our generators for electricity.What is NDC turning Ghana into?Yet some people will come out to defend this incompetence.Funny people
John Mensah 10 years ago
KUFFOUR created this Meter system..why are u cursing NDC?
U complain a lot . C'mon .. Bunch of fools
KUFFOUR created this Meter system..why are u cursing NDC?
U complain a lot . C'mon .. Bunch of fools
Banana Tree 10 years ago
the least said about this increments in water and light bills, the better
the least said about this increments in water and light bills, the better
Ben 10 years ago
This is terrible.
This is terrible.
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago
Author:-SOD....
What does the Mahama NDC gov't means by an Ultra modern Kumasi central market? What comparable ultra modern market in developed countries of the world should Ghanaians compare this Ultra modern Kumasi central ... read full comment
Author:-SOD....
What does the Mahama NDC gov't means by an Ultra modern Kumasi central market? What comparable ultra modern market in developed countries of the world should Ghanaians compare this Ultra modern Kumasi central market?
We have been in this country when the uncompleted extension of the runway of Kumasi Regional Airport has been described by the Mahama NDC gov't as an ultra modern international airport comparable to any international airport in the US, Germany, France, UK, Holland, China, Hong Kong, etc, etc. So what does the Mahama NDC gov't means by an ultra modern Kumasi central market because Ghanaians have had it with mediocre leadership and propaganda.
Isaac 10 years ago
They are thieves ECG why is too much I bought my own 50Gh three days off why ECG na God punish you
They are thieves ECG why is too much I bought my own 50Gh three days off why ECG na God punish you
Dondoli 10 years ago
Prepay meters are for people who owe the ECG money. The meters are correctly reading what you use.
Education is important to the sort of electrical equipment you use in your houses.
Pay off what you owe the ECG and get a m ... read full comment
Prepay meters are for people who owe the ECG money. The meters are correctly reading what you use.
Education is important to the sort of electrical equipment you use in your houses.
Pay off what you owe the ECG and get a meter that you can pay monthly.
anokware ke ke 10 years ago
I just wish this pilot project of PRE-PAID is first tried in the NORTH and in VOLTA before it reaches the REAL BEINGS of GHANAIANS. A fool like u will always be Dondoli,a day Time robbrey of DUMSOR!
I just wish this pilot project of PRE-PAID is first tried in the NORTH and in VOLTA before it reaches the REAL BEINGS of GHANAIANS. A fool like u will always be Dondoli,a day Time robbrey of DUMSOR!
Vigilante 10 years ago
I agree this ignorant person is probably a government official who does not pay any utility bills. Wicked people!!
I agree this ignorant person is probably a government official who does not pay any utility bills. Wicked people!!
Disappointed Voltarian 10 years ago
Simply vote Dead-Goat-mahama out come November 7. Period. Avuuu...kokl...!
Simply vote Dead-Goat-mahama out come November 7. Period. Avuuu...kokl...!
Say the Truth 10 years ago
Let this be done to any citizens in AFRICA ...like NIgeria there would BE NATION WIDE STRIKE!!!!!
FOOlISH GHANAIANS!!!!!!
Mahama/NDC SHOULD GIVE YOU DOUBLE & TRIPLE OF THIS PAIN BECAUSE YOU ARE FOOLS & STUPID TO BE ALLO ... read full comment
Let this be done to any citizens in AFRICA ...like NIgeria there would BE NATION WIDE STRIKE!!!!!
FOOlISH GHANAIANS!!!!!!
Mahama/NDC SHOULD GIVE YOU DOUBLE & TRIPLE OF THIS PAIN BECAUSE YOU ARE FOOLS & STUPID TO BE ALLOWED TO BE TRAMPLED!!!!!!!!
BOY KOFI 10 years ago
Consumers must form association to check cheating and poor service.You need association with competent professionals to verify technical challenges and commercial injustice.Thank you.
Consumers must form association to check cheating and poor service.You need association with competent professionals to verify technical challenges and commercial injustice.Thank you.
anokware ke ke 10 years ago
that PURC with her prostituite JUANTUA must get LOST for an honest TEAM to TAKE OVER.
that PURC with her prostituite JUANTUA must get LOST for an honest TEAM to TAKE OVER.
samson 10 years ago
What incompetence is this? Why did government rush to implement the new tariffs if such simple software issues at the ECG have not been tested and perfected? Why is government so insensitive to the suffering of the people? Co ... read full comment
What incompetence is this? Why did government rush to implement the new tariffs if such simple software issues at the ECG have not been tested and perfected? Why is government so insensitive to the suffering of the people? Common sense demands that if such confusion is going on the whole exercise should be suspended until the software problems are solved. I say problems and not challenges as government would want Ghanaians to call these things. They are real PROBLEMS that must be solved quickly. The people should not suffer any more pain and anguish. Already the senseless tax hikes have left many people unable to enjoy the bare necessities of life. Seth Terkper is behaving as if he lives on an island separate from the rest of Ghanaians, and does not see the suffering people are going through. All he is doing is dance to the tune of the IMF prescriptions. Very soon his policies will result in the NDC being kicked out of power for the NPP to take over. If this happens it will not be because the NPP are better, because so far they have not put out any sensible strategies and policies that will improve the lot of Ghanaians. All we hear are sound bites from Akuffo Addo and Bawumia talking about irrelevant things such as the recent cabinet reshuffle. Bunkers!!!!!!!
K.ODURO 10 years ago
i hard GH14 on my prepaid in the morning i got home and it has come to GH2.76 . i went and bought GH40 and when i load it they gave me GH26.72 . ECG Why
i hard GH14 on my prepaid in the morning i got home and it has come to GH2.76 . i went and bought GH40 and when i load it they gave me GH26.72 . ECG Why
Auditor 10 years ago
I cannot answer your question 'Why?' but it seems that the ECG computerised billing system is in total meltdown. There is no correlation between what one thinks one is using (in my case very little) and the vast sums they are ... read full comment
I cannot answer your question 'Why?' but it seems that the ECG computerised billing system is in total meltdown. There is no correlation between what one thinks one is using (in my case very little) and the vast sums they are debiting the customer accounts.
This randomness is made even worse by the fact that, without telling the consumers, they have raised the charges by 10% beyond an already massive increase.
anokware ke ke 10 years ago
this DIRTY STEALING must get back to them(the ECG)at all cost without mercy. Burn down their offices and start killing their Senior officers.This is the ONLY WAYOUT. RELEASE THEM TO HELL!
this DIRTY STEALING must get back to them(the ECG)at all cost without mercy. Burn down their offices and start killing their Senior officers.This is the ONLY WAYOUT. RELEASE THEM TO HELL!
Jack 10 years ago
No manuals on the meters provided to consumer as a right to help us to understand the readings. How can you use a product properly without a user information.Energy measurements are hidden and secret.Patronisers are ignorant ... read full comment
No manuals on the meters provided to consumer as a right to help us to understand the readings. How can you use a product properly without a user information.Energy measurements are hidden and secret.Patronisers are ignorant of Data displays on the meters .Reciepts provided on prepaid incomprehensible.Why is everything shady and shielded from consumers.Everything should be transparent .They owe the general public these obligations.This dishonesty and nonsense must stop. This unilateral contract between ECG and consumers is meant to cheat one party.Why are consumers not suppose to know the nitty-gritties of the meter readins but hidden from them.This is stealing from the people.There is now need for transparency.Employees can take advantage of this and make money out of it.We therefore need this all important information for a level playing field now that energy has became so expensive and controvercial.
Auditor 10 years ago
You are absolutely right. This is sheer, blatant theft from consumers, who are being kept literally and figuratively in the dark.
You are absolutely right. This is sheer, blatant theft from consumers, who are being kept literally and figuratively in the dark.
Salima Adenta 10 years ago
Infact withing 12 days we used 270 Ghana cedi worth of Electricity credi meaning every blessed day we use about 22 cedis with no AC, Electric cooker,no microwave,no heater. Only Tv n Fridge.Minister of Power please do somethi ... read full comment
Infact withing 12 days we used 270 Ghana cedi worth of Electricity credi meaning every blessed day we use about 22 cedis with no AC, Electric cooker,no microwave,no heater. Only Tv n Fridge.Minister of Power please do something about this.
Redoh 10 years ago
The problem is not only with pre-paid meters. That of post-paid meters is even worse. ECG officials don't come come round to read meters.They sat in their offices and forge figures Can you imagine this, a whole month when I w ... read full comment
The problem is not only with pre-paid meters. That of post-paid meters is even worse. ECG officials don't come come round to read meters.They sat in their offices and forge figures Can you imagine this, a whole month when I was disconnected saw the highest bill ever. Prez Mahama open your eyes.
ASIEDU NKETIA 10 years ago
SO NOW YOU SEE GHANAIANS CRYING OVER HIKES IN UTILITY BILLS. WHEN PEOPLE SELL THEIR VOTES FOR JUST A MEAL, SELL THEIR CONSCIENCE TO VOTE FOR A PARTY FULL OF CROOKS THAT LACKS MANAGERIAL ABILITIES, WHAT DO WE EXPECT. YES, WE W ... read full comment
SO NOW YOU SEE GHANAIANS CRYING OVER HIKES IN UTILITY BILLS. WHEN PEOPLE SELL THEIR VOTES FOR JUST A MEAL, SELL THEIR CONSCIENCE TO VOTE FOR A PARTY FULL OF CROOKS THAT LACKS MANAGERIAL ABILITIES, WHAT DO WE EXPECT. YES, WE WILL ALL SUFFER UNTIL FOOLISH GHANAIANS REALIZE THAT WE CANNOT MORTGAGE OUR LIVES AND THAT OF OUR KIDS. LET US CHOOSE WISELY NEXT TIME. YOUR SINGLE VOTE WILL EITHER PUT THE RIGHT PERSON IN POWER OR SOME TWERP TO MANAGE GHANA. BE WISE!!!!
The truth always pains 10 years ago
ECG workers especially those at vending point always use every increment to cheat the public. They mobilize these monies and share it among themselves. They should desist from this thievery act if not so God's punishment wil ... read full comment
ECG workers especially those at vending point always use every increment to cheat the public. They mobilize these monies and share it among themselves. They should desist from this thievery act if not so God's punishment will soon fall on them.
Ogah Joe. 10 years ago
PURC is to increase tariffs but could not investigate how these tariffs are calculated and charged by utility providers.What a useless entity called PURC. This commission should be scrape.
PURC is to increase tariffs but could not investigate how these tariffs are calculated and charged by utility providers.What a useless entity called PURC. This commission should be scrape.
Vote Mahama out
My actual consumption of power has not increased at all. I am not even in the house during the day; the only thing running is a fridge.
But even before the tariff officially increased, my prepaid meter is devouring (in Ghan ...
read full comment
Author:-PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE)...
Ivor Greenstreet said directly to President John Mahama and Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur that: “You don’t care”.
“Nobody is feeling your better Ghana”, Greenstreet sho ...
read full comment
Very wicked, heartless and insensitive government. Ghanaians are dying slowly.
Author:-KWAA...
We are not serious as a Nation.We can use about GHC 3,6 million to embosse the President's picture on a Bus,which will not serve any purpose,apart from the fact that he just want to be popular,(empty barrels ...
read full comment
KUFFOUR created this Meter system..why are u cursing NDC?
U complain a lot . C'mon .. Bunch of fools
the least said about this increments in water and light bills, the better
This is terrible.
Author:-SOD....
What does the Mahama NDC gov't means by an Ultra modern Kumasi central market? What comparable ultra modern market in developed countries of the world should Ghanaians compare this Ultra modern Kumasi central ...
read full comment
They are thieves ECG why is too much I bought my own 50Gh three days off why ECG na God punish you
Prepay meters are for people who owe the ECG money. The meters are correctly reading what you use.
Education is important to the sort of electrical equipment you use in your houses.
Pay off what you owe the ECG and get a m ...
read full comment
I just wish this pilot project of PRE-PAID is first tried in the NORTH and in VOLTA before it reaches the REAL BEINGS of GHANAIANS. A fool like u will always be Dondoli,a day Time robbrey of DUMSOR!
I agree this ignorant person is probably a government official who does not pay any utility bills. Wicked people!!
Simply vote Dead-Goat-mahama out come November 7. Period. Avuuu...kokl...!
Let this be done to any citizens in AFRICA ...like NIgeria there would BE NATION WIDE STRIKE!!!!!
FOOlISH GHANAIANS!!!!!!
Mahama/NDC SHOULD GIVE YOU DOUBLE & TRIPLE OF THIS PAIN BECAUSE YOU ARE FOOLS & STUPID TO BE ALLO ...
read full comment
Consumers must form association to check cheating and poor service.You need association with competent professionals to verify technical challenges and commercial injustice.Thank you.
that PURC with her prostituite JUANTUA must get LOST for an honest TEAM to TAKE OVER.
What incompetence is this? Why did government rush to implement the new tariffs if such simple software issues at the ECG have not been tested and perfected? Why is government so insensitive to the suffering of the people? Co ...
read full comment
i hard GH14 on my prepaid in the morning i got home and it has come to GH2.76 . i went and bought GH40 and when i load it they gave me GH26.72 . ECG Why
I cannot answer your question 'Why?' but it seems that the ECG computerised billing system is in total meltdown. There is no correlation between what one thinks one is using (in my case very little) and the vast sums they are ...
read full comment
this DIRTY STEALING must get back to them(the ECG)at all cost without mercy. Burn down their offices and start killing their Senior officers.This is the ONLY WAYOUT. RELEASE THEM TO HELL!
No manuals on the meters provided to consumer as a right to help us to understand the readings. How can you use a product properly without a user information.Energy measurements are hidden and secret.Patronisers are ignorant ...
read full comment
You are absolutely right. This is sheer, blatant theft from consumers, who are being kept literally and figuratively in the dark.
Infact withing 12 days we used 270 Ghana cedi worth of Electricity credi meaning every blessed day we use about 22 cedis with no AC, Electric cooker,no microwave,no heater. Only Tv n Fridge.Minister of Power please do somethi ...
read full comment
The problem is not only with pre-paid meters. That of post-paid meters is even worse. ECG officials don't come come round to read meters.They sat in their offices and forge figures Can you imagine this, a whole month when I w ...
read full comment
SO NOW YOU SEE GHANAIANS CRYING OVER HIKES IN UTILITY BILLS. WHEN PEOPLE SELL THEIR VOTES FOR JUST A MEAL, SELL THEIR CONSCIENCE TO VOTE FOR A PARTY FULL OF CROOKS THAT LACKS MANAGERIAL ABILITIES, WHAT DO WE EXPECT. YES, WE W ...
read full comment
ECG workers especially those at vending point always use every increment to cheat the public. They mobilize these monies and share it among themselves. They should desist from this thievery act if not so God's punishment wil ...
read full comment
PURC is to increase tariffs but could not investigate how these tariffs are calculated and charged by utility providers.What a useless entity called PURC. This commission should be scrape.