The new prepaid meter finances Bawumia’s campaign – Sammy Gyamfi claims.
Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has alleged that the new prepaid meters are being used to fund Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign. According to Gyamfi, the Vice President facilitated the introduction of these meters to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) through the controversial PDS deal.
Speaking on United Showbiz, Gyamfi claimed:
"These meters were brought to ECG by Bawumia through the PDS deal. If anyone watching me has one of those meters, after this program, turn off all your electrical appliances—your TV, fridge—and check the meter. Bawumia’s meter will still be reading. It’s all about stealing."
Gyamfi further criticized the use of the app introduced alongside the meters, stating:
"During our time in government, the electricity billing situation wasn’t like this. Now, with the app, every time you use it, you’re indirectly financing Bawumia’s campaign. Almost 1% of every purchase goes to a private company. Instead of improving revenue collection, the app has worsened ECG's financial standing. Their technical and commercial losses are now at 32%. So, what was the point of introducing this app?"
He also questioned the involvement of a private firm, Hubtel, in the ECG deal:
"Ask yourself, which government office introduced Hubtel to ECG and supervised that deal? When you pay your light bills, a percentage goes to fund Bawumia. That’s the reality."
Conclusion Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has raised concerns about the involvement of Hubtel in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). He alleged that Hubtel's integration into the ECG’s system was orchestrated by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to channel funds for his campaign.
Speaking on United Showbiz, Gyamfi stated:
"When you pay your light bills, a portion—almost 1%—is deducted and directed to a private company. Ask yourself, which office in government introduced Hubtel to the ECG and supervised this deal? That money is indirectly funding Bawumia’s campaign."
Gyamfi further criticized the efficiency of the arrangement, claiming that the app, which was introduced to enhance revenue collection, has instead resulted in increased losses for ECG:
"Today, ECG’s technical and commercial losses stand at 32%. The app has failed to address these issues and has instead become a tool for financial exploitation."
These claims add to the growing political debate over transparency and accountability in public-private partnerships within Ghana's energy sector.
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