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Some Ghanaians angry as new meters drain them financially

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) recently replaced all post-paid, non-smart prepaid, and faulty meters with what it described as MMS-compliant smart prepaid meters.

The meter replacement exercise, according to the power distribution company, is part of the company’s Loss Reduction Programme (LRP), an initiative to facilitate the installation of smart meters and improve energy accounting.

The new meters aim to reduce system losses, provide more accurate readings, and eliminate billing discrepancies that plagued customers with the older models.

However, some customers have bemoaned the frequency with which they visit ECG offices and agents to purchase power to avoid sleeping in darkness and to keep their items refrigerated due to high power consumption.

Some people who shared receipts of their electricity purchases showed spending about GH¢1,700 a month, while others spent an average of GH¢500.

Other tweeps believe the installation of the new meters is a way for the government to milk Ghanaians.

They opined that the new meters were draining Ghanaians financially as huge amounts are needed to keep their lights on.

“They changed my meter just one month ago and this is what I have spent so far. No be say I get cold store for my house oh!! No be say I dey 3 bedroom apartment. Just me alone!!! If I do illegal connection may3 bone?” a tweep named Kobe Boujee said.

Another stated, “Is ECG using the new meter to milk money from the citizens? Ei.”

Some tweeps are considering illegal connections to heave a sigh of relief as paying high amounts for electricity is unbearable.

Meanwhile, the new meters are said to be equipped with anti-tampering mechanisms to help curb illegal connections and reduce losses due to electricity theft.

Read some of tweets below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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