Business News of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that it will commence the nationwide deployment of franchise officers across all district operational areas, effective February 2026. Additionally, franchise officers will be responsible for disconnecting customers whose accounts are in arrears and identifying and reporting any illegal electricity-related activities for appropriate action. He further emphasised the importance of customer safety and transparency, urging the public to verify the identity of franchise officers before engaging with them. “All franchise officers will carry official ECG identification cards and signed authorisation letters from their respective districts. Kadjebi residents decry ECG overbilling, seek interventionThe company says the franchise deployment underscores its commitment to delivering efficient, transparent, and customer-focused electricity services nationwide.

Source: GhanaWeb January 30, 2026 12:41 UTC