The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured the public of a steady power supply following successful negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) over unpaid arrears.

This assurance follows threats by IPPs to shut down several power plants over the weekend due to delayed payments from the government. The potential shutdown had raised fears of a return to power outages, commonly known as dumsor.

Addressing the media, ECG’s External Communications Manager, Nii Ayiku, confirmed that the discussions had averted the looming crisis.

The government reportedly reached a temporary agreement with the IPPs, settling part of the arrears and establishing a payment plan for the remainder. This move is expected to stabilize electricity generation and ease tensions within the energy sector.

“We are engaging with the IPPs to make sure that the outages that were experienced over the weekend won’t continue. It is not just about the IPPs that are having issues with the ECG, but as indicated by the Acting Management Director, we are in full engagement with the IPPs, and we are very sure and hopeful that everything will fall into place.”

Despite ECG’s commitment to uninterrupted power, industry stakeholders have emphasized the need for a sustainable financial framework to prevent recurring disputes and strengthen the reliability of Ghana’s energy infrastructure.