The Minister for Energy and Green Transition and Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu Constituency Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, has directed the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) to provide flexible payment plans for those in arrears and also be considerate towards customers who make regular payments. 

The Minister made the call on Saturday,  October 11, 2025, during the opening of electrification projects for some 13 communities in the Central Gonja district of the Savanna Region. 

He warned, however, that the Ministry will not tolerate illegal connections or non-payment of bills, stressing that such practices could have debilitating effects on the power sector.

Commending NEDCo staff for their ongoing loss reduction and revenue improvement initiatives, which have boosted collection by about 10 percent, the Minister encouraged them to continue their duties with professionalism and respect.

It will be recalled that over a hundred residents in Tamale took to the streets on Friday, 10th October 2025, to protest against the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), citing unfair billing practices, nighttime disconnections, and the use of soldiers during operations.