Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has firmly debunked rumours suggesting that the government, under President John Dramani Mahama, is planning to sell the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series forum on Wednesday, the Minister clarified that:
“We are not selling ECG. What we are seeking to do is to involve the private sector, particularly in the billing and collection sector.”
According to Mr. Jinapor, the move is part of broader reforms aimed at boosting operational efficiency and addressing long-standing issues with revenue collection and power distribution.
What the Plan Really Involves:
No sale of ECG assets or control.
Private sector engagement will be limited to billing and collection services.
The government hopes this approach will reduce losses, improve cash flow, and enhance overall service delivery.
The Minister also encouraged Ghanaian entrepreneurs, businesses, and consortiums to explore this opportunity and partner with ECG to drive sectoral improvement.
“We have good Ghanaian entrepreneurs and businessmen. This is an opportunity for you. Get involved and help us bring about improvement in the sector,” he urged.
The announcement comes in response to speculation—largely circulated on social media and among political commentators—that ECG might be privatized under the Mahama-led administration.
ECG has faced persistent challenges with power losses, inefficient revenue collection, and infrastructure shortfalls. Past efforts to introduce private-sector efficiency—such as the controversial PDS agreement in 2019—were met with resistance and ultimately terminated.
This new direction, according to Mr. Jinapor, is transparent, limited in scope, and nationally inclusive, setting ECG on a path to financial recovery without ceding ownership or control.
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