The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has clarified that the selection of a Transaction Advisor for Private Sector Participation (PSP) does not imply the sale of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

According to a statement signed by its Spokesperson and Head of Communication, Richmond Rockson, Esq. Cabinet, Cabinet, under the leadership of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, in April 2025, approved Private Sector Participation in ECG as part of a broader reform agenda aimed at improving billing and revenue collection, enhancing service delivery, and reducing aggregate technical and commercial losses within the Company.

It indicated that, while there has been significant improvement in ECG's overall performance since January 2025, the Ministry acknowledges that critical challenges still persist, and these challenges continue to threaten the financial sustainability of ECG and the stability of the power sector if not adequately addressed.

Thus, "The selection of a transaction advisor is a technical and procedural step to properly structure the PSP framework and does not in any way constitute or imply an outright sale of ECG. The Ministry emphasizes unequivocally that Government of Ghana does not intend to, and will not, sell ECG."

The Ministry has therefore called for calm and restraint as engagements continue in good faith as government remains committed to protecting the interests of workers, strengthening ECG, and ensuring a reliable, efficient, and sustainable power sector for all Ghanaians.

This follows a press release issued by the Public Utilities Workers' Union (PUWU) saying, “What transaction is there to advise on, which has not already been tackled by ECG Management?” PUWU-TUC asked. “We see the move for this appointment as a rushed decision influenced by external interests seeking to privatise a strategic national asset,

This, the Ministry of Energy clarified the government's position on Private Sector Participation in ECG, stating:

"The Ministry wishes to clarify that Cabinet, under the leadership of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, in April 2025, approved Private Sector Participation in ECG as part of a broader reform agenda aimed at improving billing and revenue collection, enhancing service delivery, and reducing aggregate technical and commercial losses within the Company, "the Ministry of Energy said in a statement signed by its Spokesperson and Head of Communication, Richmond Rockson, Esq.

Concerns raised by PUWU-TUC

The Public Utility Workers’ Union’s opposition to the selection of a transaction advisor for the transition of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) into Private Sector Participation (PSP) stems from an ongoing turnaround programme agreed upon with the Ministry of Energy.

The union argues that “over the past five months, ECG workers have demonstrated an exceptional level of commitment, discipline, and dedication to this turnaround agenda.

The gains we have achieved such as improved revenue collection, reduced system losses, and stabilized power supply prove that ECG can be revived and sustained through local expertise, worker commitment, and non-political interference.”

PUWU-TUC believes the government’s move to appoint a transaction advisor at this stage is premature and risks undermining the success of the current programme, which was designed to revitalise ECG through internal reforms rather than privatisation.

In September, ECG launched “Operation All Must Pay” initiative to facilitate the retrieval of outstanding debts owed by customers across the nation, as well as prosecute offenders involved in illegal connections.

The exercise, which came to a close on September 30 after its begun on September 9 targeted residential, commercial, industrial and government institutions such as Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)

A statement released by the Electricity Company of Ghana states, “The exercise will include Bill distribution, Streetlight & SHEP meter capturing & reporting. This exercise will be monitored by special teams who will apprehend and prosecute customers who have connected electricity illegally, or attempt to interfere with the exercise, or undertake illegal self-reconnection after disconnection.”

ECG further advised customers with arrears at the time to pay their bills immediately to avoid disconnection and payment of reconnection fees.

It added that customers who are unable to access their bills should visit the nearest ECG Office for assistance.

Customers were entreated to use their regular channels, including the ECG Mobile App, to pay their bills.

Persons with no access to the ECG App were directed to download it from Google Play Store, or call the ECG contact centre on 0302611611/Social Media handles, for assistance.