The National Task Force of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Limited has cut power supply to the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) over debt to the tune of ¢49 million.
According to the Team Lead, Nene Shadrack Mase, the debt is affecting the operations of the ECG, hence the need to embark on such distress action.
Joy Business learnt that the task force was expecting GACL to settle at least 50% of the debt, but the GACL Company opted to pay ¢1m.
This the ECG believes is not enough to cover the arrears.
The task force revealed that the GACL was given prior notice before the distress action on Monday.
"We gave them prior notice last Friday, but when we came they [GACL officials] said they don't know us and are not ready to cooperate with us.
"GACL owes ECG ¢49 million, but wants to pay just ¢1 million which we believe is too small considering the amount owed. We are at least expecting 50% of the debt or better still ¢5 million”.
The ¢49 million debt has to do with current and past electricity consumption owed by the GACL for six electrical meters, including the Terminal 3 and the runways.
Meanwhile, the National Taskforce team of the ECG did not disconnect the power supply to Terminal 3 and the runways at the Kotoka International Airport.
The affected areas disconnected were the head offices and the office complex.
The task force revealed that power will only be restored when the Ghana Airports Company Limited settles at least 50% of the amount owed.
The task force were earlier at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation to serve them a demand notice for negotiation.
They are expected to visit other government institutions today including the Accra International Conference Center.
Latest Stories
-
NPP must win back Adentan seat in 2024 polls – Obeng Fosu
1 min -
PPA Clarification: The dark side of the World Bank’s ‘giveaways’ in Ghana by Bright Simons
1 hour -
Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine
2 hours -
MHA declares May as Purple Month for Mental Health Awareness
2 hours -
WAEC arrests former headmaster over illegal students registration
2 hours -
MeToo founder Tarana Burke defiant after Harvey Weinstein ruling
2 hours -
Be alert, insist on decent messages – Dwumfour tells media
3 hours -
Father jailed 10 years for burning daughter’s genitals with hot cutlasses
3 hours -
I aim to help Ghana produce world-class athletes – Asamoah Gyan
3 hours -
Ashanti Regional Minister alleges sabotage in electricity supply
3 hours -
2024 Elections: Dampare urges Ghanaians to prioritise patriotism and display maturity
3 hours -
‘Let it rot’ campaign hits fish prices in Egypt
3 hours -
Otumfuo chalks 25 years on Golden Stool today
3 hours -
Saudi could get first Miss Universe contestant this year
4 hours -
Ghana Shippers’ Authority initiates steps to sign Service Level Agreements with stakeholders
4 hours