The planned disconnection of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) from the national electricity grid in the Volta Region by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has been halted.
According to ECG, the Ghana Water Company pays more than GH17 million.
The choice was made following a meeting of the two institutions’ management.
According to Benjamin Obeng Antwi, the Public Relations Officer for ECG in the Volta Region, a roadmap has been implemented to guide debt repayment.
“There is now a payment plan for the GWCL, so there is a clear roadmap for them to settle their bills. The regional accountant has come for their bills, so they said we will hear from them.”
He also stated that the Ho Teaching Hospital has demonstrated a dedication to repaying its debt.
“The notice of disconnection to the Ho Teaching Hospital expired on Monday. They responded to us by paying GH¢50,000 and promised to pay GH¢40,000 every month. So instead of disconnecting them yesterday, we met with them and gave them timelines to settle the debt.”