The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured the public that the government does not intend to sell the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

He emphasised that the plan is to transition the power distribution company to private sector management following the development of a comprehensive plan, which will involve extensive consultations with stakeholders within the power distribution sector.

Speaking to the media after the inauguration of a 7-member technical committee tasked with developing the roadmap within a one-month period, the Minister affirmed that the government is not selling ECG as part of this process.

“Let me assure the nation that we have not decided to sell ECG. Our goal is to ensure that we get the private sector involved, with an emphasis on local participation,” he stated on January 24, 2025.

“We want this to be done in a transparent, effective, and responsible way. The committee is tasked with consulting all stakeholders, including workers, staff, unions, consumers, and others who are involved,” he added.

John Jinapor continued, “We have instructed the committee to complete all these consultations within one month. We want a competitive and transparent process to turn the sector around. The energy sector is struggling, and if no action is taken soon, it may collapse.”

He also urged the committee to prioritise local content participation, reflecting the government’s commitment to promoting local business ownership.

Meanwhile, the 7-member technical committee, composed of energy experts and key stakeholders, has been tasked with outlining strategies for transitioning ECG to private sector management, with a focus on improving efficiency and service delivery.

The technical committee, chaired by Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, has expressed its commitment to delivering its mandate through extensive engagement with stakeholders, including consumers.

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