We Are Not Selling ECG—We’re Just Involving the Private Sector, Jinapor Clarifies

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The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has clarified the government’s stance regarding the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), amid rising concerns from civil society organizations (CSOs) and the general public.

Addressing the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Jinapor emphasized that cabinet has approved private sector participation in ECG’s distribution network, not a sale of the company.

He explained that the move is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency through targeted involvement in specific segments.

“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,” he affirmed.

Jinapor also announced ongoing efforts to expand rural electrification, noting a shift in the government’s approach.

“Under the NDC Government’s Accelerated Rural Electrification Programme, a total of 63 new communities have been connected to the national electricity grid between January and June 2025. We are revising the electrification strategy to accelerate the connection of more communities in the second half of the year,” he added.

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