Accra Academy Senior High School, a respected educational institution in Ghana, faced an unexpected challenge on Monday, February 20, 2024, as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) disconnected its power supply.
The sudden blackout left both teachers and students in a state of disarray, grappling with the difficulties brought about by the lack of electricity.
School authorities attributed the power outage to unpaid bills owed to the ECG for electricity usage. The entire campus was plunged into darkness on Monday night, with no immediate solution in sight.
In an interview with Citi News, a teacher from the school, who preferred to remain anonymous, expressed dismay at the situation, describing it as the saddest day in his 31-year teaching career. He voiced deep disappointment at the abrupt power disconnection, noting that even teachers living on campus with prepaid meters had their electricity cut off.
“It’s the saddest day in my 31 years of teaching. I’ve never experienced anything like this,” the teacher shared, reflecting the widespread frustration and despair among the school’s staff.
Characterizing the situation as painful and unprecedented, the anonymous teacher stressed the school’s innocence regarding outstanding electricity bills. He urged the government to intervene promptly and facilitate discussions with the ECG to resolve the issue and restore power to the school.
The disconnection of power to Accra Academy Senior High School reflects a broader trend of aggressive debt collection measures by the Electricity Company of Ghana. Over the past year, the ECG has been actively pursuing unpaid debts, resulting in the disconnection of power to several private and public institutions across the country.
