The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has firmly dismissed speculation that the government intends to sell the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), reaffirming that the utility will remain under state ownership despite ongoing reforms.
Addressing the public during the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Mr. Jinapor clarified that recent cabinet decisions are focused on improving the efficiency and financial performance of ECG by involving the private sector in specific operational areas—not through divestiture.
“To ensure that we increase revenue and improve efficiency, the cabinet has approved private sector participation in ECG’s distribution network,” the Minister explained. “Let me put it on record again that we are not selling ECG. What we are seeking to do is involve the private sector, particularly in the billing and collection segment.”
His remarks come in response to growing concerns from sections of the public and civil society organisations, who have raised alarms over what they perceive as a possible backdoor privatisation of the state-owned power distributor.
Mr. Jinapor assured citizens that ECG will remain publicly owned and emphasized that the involvement of private actors is solely intended to enhance service delivery and financial sustainability.
The Minister also highlighted ongoing efforts to expand access to electricity in underserved areas. He revealed that 63 communities have already been connected to the national grid and announced the launch of a major rural electrification initiative aimed at achieving universal access by 2028.
Encouraging broader participation in the sector, Mr. Jinapor called on local businesses and entrepreneurs to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the energy landscape. “This is an investment opportunity for you. Get involved and help us bring about the change we want,” he urged.
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