Rehoboth Properties Ltd has refuted allegations of power theft at Kweiman Estate

Rehoboth Properties Limited has refuted recent media reports alleging power theft at its Social Housing Estate at Kweiman in Accra, describing the claims as false and misleading.

In a press statement issued by the management on Monday, June 23, 2025, the social housing developer clarified that it does not directly manage electrical installations or workers at its project site.

It further noted that independent third-party contractors are responsible for the construction of homes.

"We note with concern that these stories were hurriedly published without affording Rehoboth the opportunity to present its side of the story, a conduct that defies the basic ethics of journalism and fair reporting. This one-sided narrative has painted an inaccurate picture of our operations and business ethics," it stated.

The company further clarified that it is not directly involved in electrical installations of independent contractors it engages.

“It is important to clarify that the block factory mentioned in some reports is owned by a vendor, separate and distinct from Rehoboth. The application for connection to the grid for the block factory was made directly by the vendor to ECG without any involvement from Rehoboth," the company noted.

The company further defended its contributions to electrification, stating that, unlike many developers, it has invested heavily in infrastructure.

“We have independently funded critical components including poles, electric wires, and recently installed a transformer—all at significant cost and without government subsidies, but in compliance with ECG demands.

"By undertaking the electrification of our expansive 80-acre estate, Rehoboth has effectively saved ECG an estimated GHS 60,000,000 in infrastructure costs," it noted.

Rehoboth also addressed the delay in meter installations, revealing that it submitted applications and made full payments for meters in 2023.

“Our inquiries have revealed that ECG currently lacks sufficient meters to complete the installation for each house in the estate, a challenge facing many Ghanaians, both individuals and companies, across the country,” the company said.

In response to the extended delays, Rehoboth noted that it formally petitioned the Managing Director of ECG and the Minister of Energy in April 2023.

“Despite these high-level petitions and numerous follow-ups, our appeals for intervention went unheeded, leaving our legitimate requests for proper electricity connections unresolved for over two years,” the company added.

The statement dismissed accusations of illegal connections, saying, “Rehoboth Properties neither has the resources nor the technical expertise to tamper with installations made by ECG professionals.”

"As a developer whose primary business is selling completed homes, Rehoboth has absolutely no interest in facilitating any illegal connections for properties already sold and occupied by residents or contracted to independent contractors to build," it added.

Addressing claims that 400 housing units were involved in the alleged theft, the company stated, “We wish to categorically state that out of the approximately 400 housing units mentioned in these reports, 150 units are still under construction and therefore not connected to any power supply.”

It added that most of the completed homes are owned by Ghanaians in the diaspora who have yet to occupy them.

“This makes the allegations of widespread power theft not only inaccurate but statistically impossible.

“We do not and will not engage in any illegality that would jeopardise our reputation built over years of dedicated service to Ghanaians," it said.

The company also confirmed that electricity has been restored to the estate.

“Rehoboth Properties Limited is working closely with ECG to address all concerns regarding this matter", it indicated.

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