The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has warned the public against the unauthorised relocation of electricity meters, stressing that such actions are illegal except when installed on movable structures such as containers and kiosks within the same ECG district.

According to the company, each meter is assigned to a specific location and cannot be moved without ECG’s official approval. Unapproved transfers, ECG says, can interfere with billing accuracy, disrupt service delivery, and may lead to legal consequences.

In an interview with Citi News on Monday, July 28, ECG’s General Manager for External Communications, Dr. Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, disclosed that meter relocations are governed by strict protocols and must be carried out only by ECG staff following a formal request.

“We don’t allow the transfer of meters from one location to another. Meter transfers are only permitted for movable structures or properties, such as containers and kiosks, and even then, only within the same district. Even with movable structures, you must seek formal permission from ECG.

“Such transfers can only be carried out by ECG-authorised personnel upon an official request. However, when it comes to immovable structures, meter transfers are strictly prohibited,” he said.

He added that the company is stepping up public education efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of unauthorised meter transfers and to ensure customers are better informed about ECG’s operations.