Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has dismissed speculations that the government plans to sell the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).

Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, March 7, at Jubilee House, the minister emphasized that there is no move to privatize these key state-owned power distributors. He clarified that the government is only considering strategic partnerships to enhance revenue collection in the sector.

“Let me be clear: the government has not made any decision to sell ECG or NEDCo. What we are exploring is a partnership to enhance the efficiency of revenue collection, which remains a key challenge for the power distributors,” Mr. Jinapor stated.

He reassured the public that ECG and NEDCo will remain under state ownership, and any initiative pursued will focus on strengthening their financial sustainability.

“We acknowledge the concerns raised, but I assure Ghanaians that ECG and NEDCo remain public assets. Any intervention we undertake will be aimed at improving their efficiency, not privatising them,” he added.

The minister further urged the public to disregard misinformation regarding the alleged sale of the power distributors, stating that the government’s priority is to ensure a more efficient and reliable energy supply for all Ghanaians.