Residents of the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality are being urged to settle their electricity bills promptly, as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) steps up efforts to maintain stable power supply in the area.
The appeal was made by the municipal ECG Manager, Engineer Joseph Aneere, during an interview, He explained that revenue from electricity payments plays a critical role in maintaining infrastructure and ensuring consistent service delivery.
According to him, the cost of maintaining the power network is substantial. A single small transformer, he noted, can cost close to GH₵80,000, and when combined with essential components such as meters and cables, the total can exceed GH₵200,000.
“Timely payment of bills directly supports these investments and helps us keep the lights on,” he stressed.
Engineer Aneere also addressed concerns about frequent power outages in the municipality.
He attributed the disruptions largely to rising electricity demand, which has placed significant pressure on existing transformers, often leading to overloads.
He further cited human activities and natural factors as contributors to the problem. These include unauthorized removal of fuses by electricians attempting to fix faults in homes, damage to poles and cables caused by tree felling, and the impact of thunderstorms.
Despite these challenges, the ECG says it is implementing measures to improve power stability and reduce outages across the municipality.