The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) says they have incurred a loss of GH¢3.7 million due to illegal power connections in the Northern region.
Managing Director of NEDCo, Osman Ayuba, informed the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament on Monday, August 12, that efforts are underway to curb the menace and minimise further losses.
He said, “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.
“And an estimated power loss or stolen power in the northern area was GH¢3.7 million. The whole NEDCO area was GH¢4.1 million.”
In detailing the situation, Ayuba noted that 627 summonses were issued to those involved in illegal connections, with 473 cases recorded in the Northern Region alone. Out of these, 103 individuals were served in the region, contributing significantly to the overall losses.
The total estimated loss from illegal connections across the entire NEDCO operational area was GH¢4.1 million, with the Northern Region accounting for the majority of the losses. However, following the issuance of summons to offenders, NEDCo has recovered GH¢1.5 million.
