The Public Utility Workers’ Union (PUWU) of TUC Ghana has expressed strong opposition to government plans to appoint a transaction advisor to transition the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) into Private Sector Participation (PSP).
In a statement released Tuesday, December 23, PUWU said the announcement, which came shortly before Christmas, was surprising given the ongoing turnaround programme being implemented jointly by ECG management and workers under PUWU’s guidance. The programme, agreed with the Ministry of Energy, focuses on reviving ECG through internal reforms rather than privatisation.
The union highlighted that over the past five months, ECG workers have made significant strides under the turnaround programme, including improved revenue collection, reduced system losses, and stabilised power supply. These achievements have reportedly been acknowledged by government officials, including Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Majority Leader Hon. Mahama Ayariga, and Energy Minister Hon. John Abdullai Jinapor.
PUWU emphasised that ECG is a strategic national asset and any decision regarding its future must follow due process, ensure transparency, and involve broad stakeholder consultation.
The union called on the government to halt all actions toward PSP at this stage, allow the turnaround programme to run its full course, and evaluate its outcomes before considering alternative options.
“Halt all actions toward PSP at this stage. Allow the turnaround programme agreed with ECG Workers and PUWU—TUC to run its full course. The outcomes of this programme should be evaluated and streamlined to agree with national policy in energy distribution in Ghana,” he said.
The union reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public interest, safeguarding jobs, and ensuring reliable and affordable power supply for all Ghanaians.
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