The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has dismissed claims that the government is planning to sell the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). 

He clarified that the government is only seeking a partnership to improve revenue collection within the company.

“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 him, the move is aimed at addressing inefficiencies in ECG’s operations, particularly in revenue mobilisation.

Mr Jinapor highlighted the challenges associated with ECG’s current billing and collection system, citing a personal example to illustrate the problem. 

“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, he said, demonstrates the urgent need for reforms to ensure that ECG becomes more efficient and financially sustainable.

The Minister assured Ghanaians that the government remains committed to strengthening ECG rather than privatising it. 

He urged the public to disregard misinformation and support efforts to enhance the company’s performance, particularly in revenue collection, to improve service delivery across the country.

He made this clarification while speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme on Thursday, 20th February 2025.