UER: Residents besiege Talensi District Assembly over frequent blackouts; refuse to pay bills
They have vowed to resist any attempts by the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) to disconnect their electricity power.
Residents of Talensi District in Ghana's Upper East Region have taken to the streets, refusing to pay their electricity bills amid frequent blackouts. For months, households and businesses have suffered from power cuts that last hours, disrupting daily life and livelihoods. NEDCo officials attempted to disconnect power on Monday but were met with resistance from the townspeople.
The situation has worsened, with some residents losing perishable goods in refrigerators due to prolonged darkness. District Chief Executive Millim Nabwomya has pledged to find a lasting solution, while NEDCo remains mum on the matter.
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