The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has reiterated that the government has no plans to sell the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), despite ongoing public concerns about the company’s future.
Speaking on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Government Accountability Series, Mr. Jinapor explained that recent cabinet decisions aim to involve the private sector in certain areas of ECG’s operations, not to transfer ownership.
“To ensure that we increase revenue and improve efficiency, the cabinet has approved private sector participation in ECG’s distribution network,” he said.
“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 statement comes amid heightened concerns from the public and civil society organisations, who fear that the reforms could lead to a covert privatisation of the state-owned power utility.
Mr. Jinapor assured Ghanaians that ECG will remain publicly owned, emphasizing that any private sector collaboration is intended solely to enhance service delivery and financial sustainability.
He also revealed ongoing initiatives to boost rural electrification. “So far, we have connected 63 communities, and we are launching a massive rural electrification project to achieve universal access to electricity by 2028,” he announced.
The Minister encouraged local businesses and entrepreneurs to tap into the emerging opportunities within the energy sector.
“This is an investment opportunity for you. Get involved and help us bring about the change we want,” he urged.
