• Contact US
  • Advertise With US
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Submit Station
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Kumasi Mail
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Education
    • Health
    • Manhyia
    Driver remanded for allegedly stealing Police vehicle valued GHc300K

    Driver remanded for allegedly stealing Police vehicle valued GHc300K

    Chaos erupts 40-day observation of late Akwatia MP

    Chaos erupts 40-day observation of late Akwatia MP

    Bawumia vows to empower youth with major investments in YEA

    Bawumia dismisses speculations on running mate selection

    Osei Yaw Adutwum files nomination to contest NPP flagbearership

    Osei Yaw Adutwum files nomination to contest NPP flagbearership

    GHS alarmed as Family Planning Acceptor Rate drops from 37% to 33.6%

    GHS alarmed as Family Planning Acceptor Rate drops from 37% to 33.6%

    Dr. Stephen Amoah Warns: Don’t Steal Our Concept as Ken’s Campaign Launches ‘National Worship and Praises’

    Dr. Stephen Amoah Warns: Don’t Steal Our Concept as Ken’s Campaign Launches ‘National Worship and Praises’

    Prophet Roja Reveals He Helped 34 MPs Win in 2024 Election, Only Three Have Thanked Him

    Prophet Roja Reveals He Helped 34 MPs Win in 2024 Election, Only Three Have Thanked Him

    GoldBod begins licensing of gold trading service providers, enforces new directives

    GoldBod suspends Evanex Gold Enterprise’s License over illegal pricing

    Small-scale miners demand dismissal of minerals commission CEO

    NCSSMAG clarifies position on IGP Task Force, denounces Galamsey

    • Health
    • Education
  • Election 2024
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • World
  • Media
  • Manhyia
  • History
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Education
    • Health
    • Manhyia
    Driver remanded for allegedly stealing Police vehicle valued GHc300K

    Driver remanded for allegedly stealing Police vehicle valued GHc300K

    Chaos erupts 40-day observation of late Akwatia MP

    Chaos erupts 40-day observation of late Akwatia MP

    Bawumia vows to empower youth with major investments in YEA

    Bawumia dismisses speculations on running mate selection

    Osei Yaw Adutwum files nomination to contest NPP flagbearership

    Osei Yaw Adutwum files nomination to contest NPP flagbearership

    GHS alarmed as Family Planning Acceptor Rate drops from 37% to 33.6%

    GHS alarmed as Family Planning Acceptor Rate drops from 37% to 33.6%

    Dr. Stephen Amoah Warns: Don’t Steal Our Concept as Ken’s Campaign Launches ‘National Worship and Praises’

    Dr. Stephen Amoah Warns: Don’t Steal Our Concept as Ken’s Campaign Launches ‘National Worship and Praises’

    Prophet Roja Reveals He Helped 34 MPs Win in 2024 Election, Only Three Have Thanked Him

    Prophet Roja Reveals He Helped 34 MPs Win in 2024 Election, Only Three Have Thanked Him

    GoldBod begins licensing of gold trading service providers, enforces new directives

    GoldBod suspends Evanex Gold Enterprise’s License over illegal pricing

    Small-scale miners demand dismissal of minerals commission CEO

    NCSSMAG clarifies position on IGP Task Force, denounces Galamsey

    • Health
    • Education
  • Election 2024
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • World
  • Media
  • Manhyia
  • History
No Result
View All Result
Kumasi Mail
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Election 2024
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • World
  • Media
  • Manhyia
  • History
Home News

John Jinapor sounds alarm over power theft crisis in Northern region

Kumasi Mail by Kumasi Mail
April 15, 2025
in News
0
President Mahama announces first set of ministerial nominations
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor has raised alarm over rising power theft in Ghana’s Northern Region, especially in the Greater Tamale Metropolis.

He revealed that the Northern Region accounts for over 50 percent of the NEDCO total power theft, while more than 70 percent of residents in the Greater Tamale area are involved in illegal electricity connections.

This rampant theft has led to significant revenue losses amounting to millions of cedis for the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).

Addressing the media, Minister Jinapor painted a stark picture of the challenges facing the Northern electricity sector.

“When you look at the losses within the northern sector, over 50% of the country’s total power theft is attributable to this region. Within the northern sector, over 70% of these losses come from Tamale,” he disclosed.

This rampant theft is not just a technical issue but a major financial drain, costing NEDCo millions of cedis in lost revenue every year.

The minister warned that such high levels of illegal connections and non-payment of electricity bills jeopardize the entire power supply system. “Without adequate revenue, it will be very difficult to complete critical projects and maintain reliable electricity delivery,” he stressed.

In response to the crisis,Jinapor revealed that they’ve had engaged with the Regional Minister and key local stakeholders to develop a coordinated strategy to tackle power theft.

“We’ve met the Regional Minister. We have also met all the stakeholders to help them understand that without revenue, it will be very difficult to complete projects such as this”.

The government plans to roll out a robust revenue mobilization and loss control campaign aimed at curbing illegal connections and improving bill collection.

“This is not just about enforcement; it’s about educating communities on the importance of paying for electricity to ensure sustainable power supply for all,” the minister explained.

Energy Minister highlighted ongoing projects, including the construction of new substations at Adubiliyili and Lamashegu, slated for completion by June to enhance power supply.

“Tamale has been experiencing significant challenges with power supply for some time now. The work being done on these new substations, once completed expected by June will enhance resilience, improve system stability, and lead to overall better electricity delivery.”

Source : www.kumasimail.com /Kwadwo Owusu

Tags: escalating power theftJohn JinaporMinister of Energy and Green TransitionNorthern regionthe Greater Tamale Metropolistopstory
ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Do genuine business with gov’t institutions so they grow, not die – Seidu Agongo

Next Post

We’ll flog you if you trade on pavement Zuba warns traders ahead of KMA’s decongestion exercise

YOU MAY LIKE

Driver remanded for allegedly stealing Police vehicle valued GHc300K
News

Driver remanded for allegedly stealing Police vehicle valued GHc300K

Chaos erupts 40-day observation of late Akwatia MP
News

Chaos erupts 40-day observation of late Akwatia MP

Bawumia vows to empower youth with major investments in YEA
News

Bawumia dismisses speculations on running mate selection

Osei Yaw Adutwum files nomination to contest NPP flagbearership
News

Osei Yaw Adutwum files nomination to contest NPP flagbearership

GHS alarmed as Family Planning Acceptor Rate drops from 37% to 33.6%
Education

GHS alarmed as Family Planning Acceptor Rate drops from 37% to 33.6%

Next Post
We’ll flog you if you trade on pavement Zuba warns traders ahead of KMA’s decongestion exercise

We’ll flog you if you trade on pavement Zuba warns traders ahead of KMA's decongestion exercise

Kumasi Mayor blast NPP- ‘they are misbehaving too much’ over Adum fire incident

Kumasi Mayor blast NPP- ‘they are misbehaving too much’ over Adum fire incident

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

LATEST NEWS

Driver remanded for allegedly stealing Police vehicle valued GHc300K

Driver remanded for allegedly stealing Police vehicle valued GHc300K

Chaos erupts 40-day observation of late Akwatia MP

Chaos erupts 40-day observation of late Akwatia MP

Bawumia vows to empower youth with major investments in YEA

Bawumia dismisses speculations on running mate selection

‎ECG pledges improved service delivery in Ashanti at RCC meeting

‎ECG pledges improved service delivery in Ashanti at RCC meeting

Osei Yaw Adutwum files nomination to contest NPP flagbearership

Osei Yaw Adutwum files nomination to contest NPP flagbearership

GHS alarmed as Family Planning Acceptor Rate drops from 37% to 33.6%

GHS alarmed as Family Planning Acceptor Rate drops from 37% to 33.6%

Dr. Stephen Amoah Warns: Don’t Steal Our Concept as Ken’s Campaign Launches ‘National Worship and Praises’

Dr. Stephen Amoah Warns: Don’t Steal Our Concept as Ken’s Campaign Launches ‘National Worship and Praises’

Prophet Roja Reveals He Helped 34 MPs Win in 2024 Election, Only Three Have Thanked Him

Prophet Roja Reveals He Helped 34 MPs Win in 2024 Election, Only Three Have Thanked Him

The Money, The Resignation, The Majority: Kennedy Agyapong’s Dark Play Behind NPP’s Parliamentary Win

The Money, The Resignation, The Majority: Kennedy Agyapong’s Dark Play Behind NPP’s Parliamentary Win

Former NPP official flees Ghana amid rising ethnic tensions

Five aspirants file nominations for NPP presidential primary

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
52-Year-old man arrested in Nsawam for possessing suspected EC Biometric Device

52-Year-old man arrested in Nsawam for possessing suspected EC Biometric Device

Ghana Airforce Z-9 Helicopter Goes Missing en Route to Obuasi, Rescue Efforts Underway

Ghana Airforce Z-9 Helicopter Goes Missing en Route to Obuasi, Rescue Efforts Underway

Asokore Mamponhene Nana Boakye Ansah passes away

Asokore Mamponhene Nana Boakye Ansah passes away

EPA CEO calls for Immediate action to restore polluted water bodies in Ashanti region

EPA CEO calls for Immediate action to restore polluted water bodies in Ashanti region

Hello world!

1
NCA promises lower data prices by year-end

NCA promises lower data prices by year-end

1
COVID-19: Information Ministry justifies GHC150K spent on staff

COVID-19: Information Ministry justifies GHC150K spent on staff

1
EC to conduct mop-up registration August 1-3

EC to conduct mop-up registration August 1-3

1
Driver remanded for allegedly stealing Police vehicle valued GHc300K

Driver remanded for allegedly stealing Police vehicle valued GHc300K

Chaos erupts 40-day observation of late Akwatia MP

Chaos erupts 40-day observation of late Akwatia MP

Bawumia vows to empower youth with major investments in YEA

Bawumia dismisses speculations on running mate selection

‎ECG pledges improved service delivery in Ashanti at RCC meeting

‎ECG pledges improved service delivery in Ashanti at RCC meeting

Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram
Kumasi Mail

About US

Advertise With US

Submit Station

© 2024 KumasiMail.com