Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Jinapor, has firmly rejected claims that the government plans to sell the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
Addressing the matter during the inauguration of a seven-member technical committee, Mr. Jinapor clarified that the government’s objective is not to sell ECG but to involve the private sector in its management to improve efficiency and service delivery, with a strong emphasis on local participation.
He explained that the committee’s mandate is to create a transparent and inclusive plan for reforming the state-owned power distributor. This initiative aims to enhance ECG’s performance while ensuring broad stakeholder engagement.
“I want to assure the nation that we have not decided to sell ECG. Our goal is to involve the private sector, while also emphasizing local participation,” Jinapor stated. “This process must be transparent, effective, and responsible. The committee is tasked with consulting all relevant stakeholders, including workers, unions, and consumers. We have set a one-month timeline for them to complete this work.”
Jinapor also stressed the urgency of the situation, warning that the energy sector is in critical condition and, without swift intervention, could face collapse. “The sector is bleeding, and if nothing is done soon, the sector will collapse,” he added.
The comments come after President John Dramani Mahama hinted at the potential privatisation of ECG during a meeting with a World Bank delegation on January 8, 2025. The President suggested that involving the private sector could address the challenges of operational inefficiencies, financial mismanagement, and poor service delivery, forming part of a broader strategy to modernize and improve the energy sector.
