Energy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has firmly dismissed claims that the government plans to sell the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen on Thursday, February 20, he clarified that the government is only looking to forge a partnership to enhance revenue collection at ECG.
“We have not said we are selling ECG. Let no one misquote me. We are only seeking partnership in the distribution end vis-à-vis billing, collection activities of their work,” he stated.
According to Mr. Jinapor, the initiative is intended to address inefficiencies in ECG’s operations, particularly in revenue mobilization.
He highlighted the shortcomings of the current billing system by sharing a personal example:
“I’m telling you the truth that in my house, for three months they have not even collected the bills, and that is one of the issues we are trying to resolve,” he revealed.
This example, he argued, underscores the urgent need for reforms to make ECG more efficient and financially sustainable.
The minister reiterated that the government remains committed to strengthening ECG rather than privatizing it, urging Ghanaians to disregard misinformation and support efforts to boost the company’s performance—especially in revenue collection—to ultimately improve service delivery across the country.
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