The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has responded to concerns raised by the Public Utilities Workers’ Union (PUWU) over the selection of a transactional advisor for private sector participation (PSP) in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), assuring the public that ECG is not being sold.
In a press release dated December 30, 2025, the ministry stated that the move is part of a broader reform agenda approved by Cabinet in April 2025 under President John Dramani Mahama.
The initiative, according to the statement, aims to improve billing and revenue collection, enhance service delivery, and reduce technical and commercial losses within ECG.
“The Government of Ghana does not intend to, and will not, sell ECG. The approved Private Sector Participation framework is not a sale or divestiture. Rather, it involves the strategic deployment of private sector expertise through multiple concession arrangements to support and improve specific operational areas of ECG,” the statement stressed.
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The ministry acknowledged improvements in ECG’s performance since January 2025 but noted that persistent challenges continue to threaten the company’s financial sustainability and the stability of the power sector.
Led by Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, the ministry reaffirmed its commitment to engaging PUWU and other stakeholders in constructive dialogue.
“We have maintained open and constructive dialogue with PUWU and will continue to engage the Union to address concerns and resolve any outstanding issues,” the statement said.
The ministry called for calm and restraint, clarifying that the selection of a transactional advisor is a technical and procedural step to properly structure the PSP framework.
“It does not in any way constitute or imply an outright sale of ECG,” it added.
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The government reiterated its commitment to protecting workers’ interests while strengthening ECG and ensuring a reliable, efficient, and sustainable power sector for all Ghanaians.
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