The Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has rejected calls for the dissolution of the board, describing them as misguided.
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) recently called for the removal of the ECG board, citing claims of mismanagement and substantial financial losses.
ACEP highlighted that, revenue losses increased from GH¢295 million in 2017 to GH¢9.7 billion by 2022.
Addressing these concerns during the appointment of David Asamoah as the acting Managing Director, ECG Board Chairman Alexander Afenyo-Markin stressed that improving the company’s efficiency requires stakeholder collaboration, not the dissolution of the board.
“I believe that position is misguided. However, I acknowledge the need for reforms. ECG can be more efficient if we engage all stakeholders, both internally and externally, and work together towards necessary changes. Blaming each other is unproductive” he stated.
He also reassured the public that Samuel Dubik Mahama’s resignation as Managing Director will not result in power outages.
“The board, with the support of management, assures you that the changes in leadership will not lead to interrupted power supply. The company’s systems remain intact, and we will continue delivering essential services to Ghanaians” Mr. Afenyo-Markin added.
Source: Adomonline
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