Managers of Kumasi City Markets Limited have confirmed that outstanding electricity debts inherited from the previous administration have been fully settled, restoring a stable power supply to Kejetia Market, the largest trading centre in the Ashanti Region.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) had previously disconnected power to the market due to accumulated arrears, but supply was restored after both parties agreed to a repayment plan.

Speaking on Luv FM, Kejetia Market Operational Manager Prince Nyarko said the new administration, which assumed office in 2025, prioritised settling the legacy debts.

“When we came, a chunk of the bill that Kejetia was owing, we’ve paid all,” he stated.

Mr Nyarko clarified that any current charges now reflect ongoing monthly consumption, with the most recent bill for January and February amounting to around 1.4 million cedis.

“Currently, the debt that will be owing Kejetia as a facility will be the current bill. Our January bill just came, which is 1.4 million plus,” he explained.

Addressing concerns about illegal power connections raised by the Federation of Kumasi Traders, Mr Nyarko said management is tackling the issue through the installation of individual electricity meters for each shop.

“What will address this problem is the installation of individual meters to each shop,” he said.

He also highlighted ongoing challenges in monitoring electricity usage, noting that over 200 irons are used in the tailoring section alone, which are not currently billed.

“Some of the shop owners are using items that you cannot read when you enter their shops. Because they steal themselves to use those items,” he added.