The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has reassured workers that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will remain fully state-owned, despite plans to bring in private sector expertise to improve the company’s operations.
The assurance comes after the Public Utilities Workers’ Union (PUWU) expressed concerns about the recent appointment of a transaction adviser for the Private Sector Participation (PSP) programme at ECG.
In a statement, the Ministry emphasized that the PSP initiative, approved by Cabinet in April 2025 under President John Dramani Mahama, is part of wider reforms aimed at enhancing ECG’s performance. These reforms focus on strengthening billing systems, improving revenue collection, boosting service delivery, and reducing technical and commercial losses.
While acknowledging that ECG has made some progress since January 2025, the Ministry noted that the company still faces operational and financial challenges that could threaten its long-term stability and the reliability of Ghana’s power supply if left unaddressed.
“The government has no plans to sell ECG,” the Ministry said. “The PSP framework is not a divestiture; it is designed to bring private sector expertise through concession arrangements to support specific operational areas.”
The Ministry further clarified that the appointment of a transaction adviser is a procedural step to properly design the PSP framework and should not be interpreted as a move toward selling the company.
Urging calm, the Ministry stated that it remains committed to ongoing dialogue with PUWU and reaffirmed the government’s dedication to safeguarding workers’ interests, strengthening ECG, and ensuring reliable and sustainable electricity for all Ghanaians.
