The Minority Chief Whip, Governs Agbodza, has expressed disapproval of the decision made by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to disconnect power supply to the Parliament building. Agbodza criticized the ECG’s action, calling it inappropriate and highlighting the potential distress it could have caused to individuals inside the building, especially those trapped in elevators.
During an interview on JoyNews, Agbodza questioned the rationale behind the sudden power cut, emphasizing that the Parliament building does not generate Internal Generated Funds (IGF). He stressed that the lack of available funds to settle the electricity bill is likely due to the government’s failure to provide sufficient funding.
Agbodza called out the ECG’s Managing Director for boasting about cutting off power to Parliament, urging for a retraction of such statements. He emphasized the seriousness of the matter and called for a resolution to prevent future power outages in the Parliament building.
On the other hand, the Managing Director of the ECG, Samuel Dubik Mahama, defended the decision to disconnect electricity supply to Parliament, citing the company’s ongoing revenue mobilization efforts. He highlighted that both Parliament and ECG were fulfilling their respective duties during the incident.
The disagreement between the ECG and Parliament raises concerns about the accountability and communication between government institutions. Agbodza’s criticism reflects a broader issue of financial management and resource allocation within the government, highlighting the need for transparency and collaboration to avoid similar disruptions in the future.
