The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a firm warning to the public against moving electricity meters without official consent, labelling the act illegal and punishable by law.
In a press statement delivered in Accra, the company clarified that all meters are registered to specific, fixed locations and cannot be relocated without formal authorization from ECG.
Dr. Charles Nii Ayiku, ECG’s General Manager for External Communications, explained that transferring meters disrupts billing systems, creates service issues, and may result in legal consequences.
He stressed that meters issued to immovable structures such as homes or buildings cannot be transferred under any circumstances.
However, limited exceptions exist for movable structures like kiosks and containers, and even those require ECG’s approval and must stay within the same district.
Such transfers must be carried out solely by ECG-authorized personnel, following a verified request process to maintain system integrity and accountability.
Dr. Ayiku warned that any unauthorized movement of meters could lead to criminal prosecution under Ghanaian law and company regulations.
Customers are urged to comply with ECG policies and avoid actions that may endanger the country’s power infrastructure.
The ECG also encouraged citizens to report suspicious meter activities through its district offices or verified platforms including its website, call centre line (0302 611 611), and social media handles @ECGghOfficial.
This warning serves as part of ECG’s broader effort to ensure transparency, efficiency, and legal compliance in electricity distribution across Ghana.