The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has reaffirmed the government’s stance against selling the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), amid mounting concerns about the utility’s future.
Addressing the media on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, during the Government Accountability Series, Mr. Jinapor stated that recent cabinet decisions are focused on enhancing operational efficiency by involving the private sector in specific aspects of ECG’s work—not on divesting state ownership.
“To be clear, ECG is not for sale,” he said. “What cabinet has approved is private sector participation in targeted areas of ECG’s operations, particularly in billing and revenue collection, to improve performance and financial outcomes.”
His clarification follows growing anxiety among citizens and civil society groups, who worry that current reforms could be a step toward the quiet privatisation of the power distributor.
Mr. Jinapor sought to allay those fears, emphasizing that ECG will continue to be publicly owned and controlled. He said the move to partner with private actors is solely intended to improve service delivery and revenue mobilisation.
He also highlighted government efforts to expand electricity access, revealing that 63 communities have recently been connected to the national grid. He announced a new rural electrification drive aimed at achieving universal electricity coverage by 2028.
“This is a major opportunity for local entrepreneurs,” the Minister noted. “We urge Ghanaian businesses to participate and support this transformation in the energy sector.”
The statement forms part of broader energy sector reforms under the current administration’s green transition agenda.
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