Starting July 14 – July 25, 2025, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is rolling out a nationwide campaign titled “Operation ALL MUST PAY”, aimed at recovering unpaid electricity bills from residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers.
From GhanaRegions.com analyst, the initiative underscores a “no-tolerance” approach to arrears, coupling customer engagement, meter inspections, and reminders to pay via approved methods (like the ECG mobile app) to prevent service interruptions.
Ownership of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is a limited liability company 100% owned by the Government of Ghana, operating under the Ministry of Energy.
How Much Ghana Owes Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)?
The financial burden is substantial:
As of March 2025, ECG owed GHS 67 billion
It also owes US $1.73 billion to Independent Power Producers (“IPPs”) and approximately GHS 68 billion to suppliers.
Additionally, government agencies and state institutions owe large sums—for example, Ghana Water Limited’s debt stands around GHS 1 billion.
Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)’s Mission
While ECG’s mission statement is not trivially found online, the company’s core mandate is to transmit, supply, and distribute electricity, purchasing in bulk from suppliers like the Volta River Authority and ensuring consistent delivery to consumers. Their broader goals include improving service, financial sustainability, and supporting Ghana’s development.
Commission for an Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Prepaid Vendor
Prepaid vendors who supply units receive a 1.9% commission in the form of extra units. Vendors must maintain a minimum deposit of GHS 2,000 to operate.
Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Power Outage (Dumsor) – July 13, 2025
ECG has scheduled load-shedding and maintenance-related outages for Sunday, July 13, 2025, affecting various areas in Accra.
QueenLet’s TikTok Claim About Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Power Outage (Dumsor)
On TikTok, QueenLet (a Sing-a-thon star) posted a video referencing “Dumsor” (power outages) expected on that date, which went viral with thousands of views. Her post echoed official outage alerts and fed into public concern.
@queenletmusic Dumso, on Suday #foryou ♬ original sound – QueenLet
Here is the complete list of areas across Ghana experiencing planned power outages (Dumsor) on Sunday, July 13, 2025, due to ECG’s scheduled maintenance (not a grid-wide blackout, but localized disruptions tied to plant shutdowns):
Western Region
9:00 am–12:00 pm: Vienna City, Mankessim White House, Accra Station & nearby communities
9:00 am–5:00 pm: Daboase, Sekyere Krobo, Sekyere Nsuta, Aboaboso, Bosomase & nearby towns
Tema Region
9:00 am–4:00 pm: Mobole, Ataa Mensah, Boishe, Afienya, Philip Kope, Greenhouse Enclave, and surrounding areas
Greater Accra Region
9:00 am–5:00 pm:
Industrial & Commercial Zones: Kings Cottage, KICC, Taxi’s Tires, Western World, Guinness Depot, Rebecca Fashion Manufacturing Ltd, Frosty Bite Co., Perfect Pharmaceutical, Shivan Ghana Ltd, Mawums, Akuaba Refinery, Eskay Pharmaceutical, Royal Crown Ltd, West Coast Beverages, Equator Foods, Intelligent Card Products, Healthy Life, DPS, Daysack Company Ltd, Afro Tropic, and adjacent areas
Residential Areas: Timber Market, Adedenkpo, Glefe, Wiaboman & nearby communities
Nationwide Status
According to GhanaRegions.com, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, this is not a nationwide blackout but targeted outages arising from ENI’s gas-plant shutdown for maintenance.
What Ghanaians Can Do
Backup power ready: Charge devices and ensure generators/inverters are fueled.
Unplug appliances: Prevent damage from power surges when supply returns.
Plan ahead: Keep essentials within reach before 9:00 am.
Stay informed: Follow ECG’s official updates via their website, social media, or call center.
