The Accra Sports Stadium has been disconnected from the national power grid due to accumulated electricity debts, resulting in a lack of electricity supply throughout the facility.
During a recent visit to the stadium, it was observed that only a few offices had power from a mini generator, while the rest of the facility remained without electricity.
This is not the first time the stadium has faced disconnection due to non-payment of bills.
Some officials, who preferred to remain anonymous, expressed concern over the recurring disconnections, attributing them to insufficient budget allocations.
Paul Abariga, the Head of Prosecution at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), explained that the ongoing disconnections are part of efforts to improve the company's revenue.
He stated in an interview, “The signal is going down well, and people are now understanding that there will be no intervention for non-payment of bills. The exercise we are undertaking is a reminder that you need to pay, and we don't disconnect everyone. We arrange and plan a payment schedule with customers.”
In addition to the Accra Sports Stadium, Accra Academy also faced a power cut due to an outstanding debt of GH¢400,000.
Abariga defended the decision to disconnect power, emphasizing the need to compel reluctant institutions to settle their bills.
The situation underscores the importance of timely payment of utility bills and the consequences of non-payment on public facilities and institutions.