The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has disclosed a significant loss of GH¢3.7 million due to illegal power connections in the Northern region.
Despite this setback, NEDCo has managed to recover GH¢1.5 million after issuing summons to the offenders.
Osman Ayuba, Managing Director of NEDCo, addressed the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament on Monday, August 12, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat this issue and reduce further 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”, Ayuba stated.
He further revealed that the estimated loss from stolen power in the Northern region stands at GH¢3.7 million, out of a total loss of GH¢4.1 million across all NEDCo operational areas.
