The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has apologized unreservedly for a recent operation it undertook together with some police personnel in the Tamale metropolis that resulted in brutalities.
In a statement issued and signed by the Corporate Communication and Customer Service Manager, Maxwell Kotoka, on behalf of management; NEDCo said the very disturbing scenes from videos captured on social media on what took place on Monday, September 20 was “an isolated occurrence”, given that it is quite regular that NEDCo does such operations with Police support.
“In so far as the operation was at the instance of NEDCo, we unreservedly apologize to those directly affected as well as our cherished customers, the people of Tamale and the General Public, “ the statement read in part.
The power distributor said it regrets the events of that day following what was meant to be a routine monitoring and power theft check operation hence, was in extensive consultations with a wide range of stakeholders not only to calm nerves but also, to ensure that the lessons learnt from this unfortunate incident manifest in all future operations.
The statement adds; “monitoring and power theft checks continue to be an inseparable part of NEDCo’s mandate and work as a power distributor so we would have to discharge it diligently in the service of Ghana.”
In calling for public support towards stemming the tide of power theft, NEDCO further assured the Public that all the necessary and reasonable precautions will be taken to ensure that due process is adhered to and human rights are respected at all times.
