Power cut to Ghana’s parliament over $1.8m debt

Ghana’s parliament faced a power cut on Tuesday due to an outstanding debt of $1.8 million owed to the power provider, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

The power cut occurred during a session of parliament, causing inconvenience to lawmakers and disrupting proceedings. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, expressed his disappointment at the situation and called for a resolution to the issue.

The ECG has been urging the parliament to settle its debt, warning that further power cuts may occur if the outstanding payment is not made. The company stated that it is facing financial difficulties and cannot continue to provide electricity without receiving payment for its services.

Several MPs have criticized the government for allowing the situation to escalate to this point, calling for swift action to resolve the debt and ensure that such disruptions do not occur in the future.

Efforts are being made to negotiate a payment plan with the ECG to settle the debt and restore power to parliament. In the meantime, alternative arrangements are being made to ensure that parliamentary sessions can continue without further interruptions.

The power cut highlights the challenges faced by Ghana’s infrastructure and the importance of addressing financial obligations in a timely manner to avoid disruptions to essential services.