The Convener of One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has called for improvements in the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) revenue collection system, arguing that addressing inefficiencies would help reduce electricity prices instead of placing additional costs on consumers.
His comments come after the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced an upward review of electricity and water tariffs on Monday, June 22, with the new rates set to take effect from July 1, 2026.
Under the Commission’s third-quarter tariff adjustment, electricity tariffs have been increased by 3.49 per cent across the board, while water tariffs have been raised by 0.85 per cent.
Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Saturday, June 27, Mr. Hosi said ECG’s revenue collection challenges were placing an unnecessary burden on the government and taxpayers.
“That collection problem, which is now 15%, they are doing 85% other than the 98% they’re supposed to collect. That shortfall is being paid for by the central government. The taxes that are collected from all of us could do other things for ourselves.
“If we could be able to cure this problem, we could be in a better position to reduce the price of electricity, and that is a conversation we should be having,” he said.
Mr. Hosi also questioned the tariff adjustment formula used by the PURC, arguing that it does not produce the most efficient outcomes.
“The tariffs have been adjusted based on a formula, which only heads north—an increase; last time it headed south—a decrease. So there’s no dispute about that. I don’t think it’s an optimal formula,” he stated.
