NEDCo loses GH¢3.7m to illegal connection

The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has reported a loss of GH¢3.7 million due to illegal power connections in the Northern region.

After issuing summons to offenders, NEDCo has been able to recover GH¢1.5 million.

Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament on Monday, August 12, 2024, the Managing Director of NEDCo, Osman Ayuba, indicated that efforts were underway to curb the menace and minimise losses.

“In the northern area alone, we have had about 627 summons that have been issued to these illegal connectors and in the northern area alone, the number was 473. Those who were served in the northern area were 103. And NEDCo-wide, it was 173 so you can see that it is tilting towards the northern area.

“And an estimated power loss or stolen power in the northern area was GH¢3.7 million. The whole NEDCo area was GH¢4.1 million”.

It will be recalled that in February this year, NEDCo announced the commencement of its third phase of revenue mobilisation to recover monies owed by customers.

The exercise, which started on Monday, February 26, 2024, targeted all customers with arrears, including government, state-owned enterprises, Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), and private organizations.

In a press statement, NEDCO urged all customers with arrears to make payments to avoid disconnections and embarrassment.