PAC directs GES to settle SHS electricity bills to avoid disconnection

by Mr. No-Body · Published September 4, 2024 · Updated October 22, 2026

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has instructed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take responsibility for paying the electricity bills of Senior High Schools (SHS) to prevent disconnections.

The directive was issued during a session in Tamale, where the Committee reviewed the Auditor-General’s report on the management and utilization of the District Assemblies Common Fund and other statutory funds for the year ending 31st December 2023.

The report revealed that several SHS, including Tamale Business School, Tumu SHS, Wa SHS, and St. Basilide’s Vocational/Technical Institute, owe significant debts to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company Limited (NEDCo).

The Public Accounts Committee urged the management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to put adequate measures in place and settle these debts to avoid service interruptions in various public second-cycle schools.

PAC’s directive comes after the Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) said government Senior High Schools in the country owes his outfit an amount of GHC45 million.

He disclosed this after ECG early this year disconnected Accra Academy Senior High School from the national grid due to an unpaid debt of over GH¢400,000 which resulted in a total blackout on the entire campus.

In an interview with TV3, the ECG official said the debt stock of customers is becoming too huge, hence the need to take urgent measures to recover them.

“Currently, the schools’ bill is almost GHC45m in arrears. Across the nation, there is a GHC2.5 billion debt based on debt stock I am seeing,” the official said.

He added “For Accra Academy and co, I am sorry for what happened yesterday, I know it was a traumatizing experience. That was not the main aim of the company.

I had a conversation with the Director General of the Ghana Education Service, and he has promised to have a meeting with me before the end of this week, so we can find a long-lasting solution to these issues and how we can handle them going forward.”

📊 Stakeholder Guidance & Contextual Analysis

As developments continue to unfold regarding PAC directs GES to settle SHS electricity bills to avoid disconnection, educational administrators, teachers, and candidates across Ghana are advised to follow established guidelines. Aligning school operations with official Ghana Education Service (GES) circulars and Ministry directives remains essential for institutional coherence and academic planning.

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Key Directives for Schools and Educators:

Administrative Alignment: School management and district directorates should cross-check official announcements before adjusting operational schedules.
Stakeholder Transparency: Maintain active communication channels across Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), teaching staff, and student bodies.
Continuous Oversight: Stay updated on supplementary directives issued by authorized public education authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How does this update impact academic calendars and school operations?
A: School administrators are advised to incorporate official directives into current term plans while awaiting further formal clarifications. Refer to official channels for exact timelines.

Q: Where can educators verify authentic announcements?
A: Notices can be verified through official Ministry of Education releases, GES headquarters circulars, or accredited national education portals like GhanaEducation.org.