Rehoboth Social Housing Limited has firmly rejected allegations of power theft at its Ayimensah-Danfa housing estate, following media reports that suggested the company had engaged in illegal electricity connections. The company has also confirmed that electricity supply has now been restored to the estate by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
Speaking at a press briefing, Managing Director of Rehoboth Social Housing Limited, William Sasu, described the allegations as 鈥渇alse and misleading,鈥 and emphasized that the company had been working closely with ECG to ensure proper and legal connections at the estate.
鈥淟et me say that a company that has gone at length to the top echelon of ECG to secure and get meters cannot be said to be preparing itself to steal power,鈥 Sasu said. 鈥淚ndeed, we did that on purpose so that we can get meters for this estate. You can see around that we have infrastructure already in place. I’ve done our roads, I’ve done our drains. All the poles here, ECG poles, were acquired by our company and then the cables were also acquired by us.鈥
In a detailed press statement, Rehoboth Estate addressed what it called a one-sided media narrative, noting that the publications failed to offer the company an opportunity to present its side of the story. 鈥淭his one-sided narrative has painted an inaccurate picture of our operations and business ethics,鈥 the statement read.
The estate developers clarified that they do not manage the operations of all entities within the estate. Notably, the block factory referenced in some reports is independently owned and was established only recently by a separate vendor. 鈥淭he application for connection to the grid for the block factory was made directly by the vendor to ECG without any involvement from Rehoboth Estate,鈥 the statement noted.
Rehoboth also highlighted its significant private investment in electrification infrastructure at the 80-acre estate, which includes the installation of poles, electric wires, and transformers鈥攁ll without government subsidies. The company estimates that this investment has saved ECG approximately GHS 60 million.
鈥淓CG benefits directly from Rehoboth Estate鈥檚 private investment, as they gain many customers and a stable stream of income without having to invest any of their own money,鈥 the company said, emphasizing its commitment to national development and housing delivery.
On the issue of meters, Rehoboth explained that despite applying and paying in full for meters since 2023, ECG had only installed a limited number due to nationwide supply constraints. Formal petitions were sent to both ECG鈥檚 Managing Director and the Minister of Energy, but the matter remained unresolved for more than two years.
鈥淎ll electrical connections, including meter installations, were undertaken by ECG staff, as statutorily required,鈥 Rehoboth clarified. 鈥淒ue to the nationwide shortage of meters, ECG has established its own arrangements with occupied properties for payment of fixed or estimated sums until meters are supplied and properly installed.鈥
Rehoboth categorically denied any motive for illegal connections. 鈥淎s a developer whose primary business is selling completed homes, Rehoboth Estate has absolutely no interest in facilitating any illegal connections,鈥 the company said. 鈥淪uch allegations are not only unfounded but also contrary to our business model and ethics.鈥
The company also addressed the figures cited in reports, saying they were misleading. Of the 400 housing units referenced, 150 are still under construction and are not connected to power. The majority of completed units have been purchased by Ghanaians living abroad and remain unoccupied.
鈥淭his fact makes the allegations of widespread power theft not only inaccurate but statistically impossible, as unoccupied properties would have no reason to be illegally connected to the grid,鈥 the company emphasized.
Rehoboth Estate assured stakeholders, clients, and the general public of its commitment to compliance, professionalism, and transparency. 鈥淲e are pleased to inform the public that electricity has been restored to the estate, and Rehoboth Estate is working closely with ECG to address all concerns regarding this matter,鈥 the statement concluded.