Soldiers to escort ECG officials to the Krobo area to install prepaid meters
Eric Tetteh, the Municipal Chief Executive of Yilo Krobo Municipality, has revealed that a group of 50 military officers will be sent to the Krobo area to help the Ghana Electricity Company(ECG) to install prepaid meters.
Describing the instruction as simple, Eric Tetteh, explained that “when they enter your house and you say you don’t want prepaid meter, they will disconnect you and move on”.
Justifying the move, Eric Tetteh stated that the decision was made as a last resort as a result of some people’s actions in instigating others to oppose the installation of prepaid meters, while ECG continues to accrue debt due to the same people’s refusal to pay their bills.
He stressed “The alternative was scary as we risked losing power in the Krobo area. Please, let’s avoid any confrontation and cooperate.”
According to an ECG press release issued on Monday, June 13, 2022, prepaid meters will be placed in the Krobo district.
It goes on to say that debt from 2014 to 2017 has been set aside, while debt from 2019 to 2021 will be paid over a five-year period.
Customers are expected to pay their bills in 2022 and are advised to visit ECG offices to discuss payment terms.
According to ECG, all residents would receive the prepaid meters for free.
