Managers of Kumasi City Markets Limited say outstanding electricity debts inherited from the previous administration have been settled, leading to the restoration of stable power supply to the Kejetia Market.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) had in previous years disconnected power to the largest and most modern trading centre in the Ashanti Region due to overwhelming debts. Power was later restored after both parties agreed on a repayment plan.
Operational Manager at Kejetia Market, Prince Nyarko, speaking on Luv FM, revealed that the new administration, which assumed office in 2025, immediately prioritised the settlement of the legacy debts and has since cleared the arrears.
“When we came, a chunk of the bill that Kejetia was owing, we’ve paid all,” he stated.
Mr. Nyarko clarified that any outstanding amount now reflects ongoing monthly consumption, with the most recent bill covering January and February, amounting to about 1.4 million cedis.
“Currently, the debt that will be owing Kejetia as a facility will be the current bill. Our January bill just came, which is 1.4 million plus,” he explained.
On the issue of illegal power connections raised by the Federation of Kumasi Traders, Mr. Nyarko assured that management is working to address the problem through the installation of individual electricity meters for each shop.
“What will address this problem is the installation of individual meters for each shop,” he said.
Mr. Nyarko also highlighted ongoing challenges in monitoring electricity usage, noting that over 200 electric irons are used in the tailoring section alone, which are not currently billed.
He acknowledged that some traders use high-consumption electrical appliances covertly, making it difficult to track and bill actual usage.
“Some of the shop owners are using items that you cannot read when you enter their shops, because they steal themselves to use those items,” he added.
