Power cut to Ghana’s parliament over $1.8m debt

Ghana’s parliament was plunged into darkness today as the electricity supply was cut off due to unpaid bills totaling $1.8 million.

The power utility company, Ghana Electric Company (GRIDCo), took the decision to disconnect the parliament building after several warnings were ignored.

Members of parliament were left scrambling to find alternative sources of power to continue their work, as debates and discussions were interrupted by the sudden outage.

The Speaker of the House has pledged to resolve the issue and ensure that the electricity supply is restored as soon as possible.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the financial challenges facing the Ghanaian government and the need for responsible budget management.