Full privatisation of ECG not the way to go – Sagnarigu NDC MP

NDC Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, Issah Attah, has expressed strong reservations regarding what he refers to as the complete privatisation of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

This comes in response to growing discussions about privatising ECG, with proponents arguing that such a move would lead to increased efficiency in the power distribution company.

The issue of privatisating ECG has been a recurring topic of debate in Ghana over the years.

Successive governments have grappled with the challenges facing ECG, particularly in terms of its operational inefficiencies, financial struggles, and the growing demand for a more reliable electricity supply.

While some believe that privatisation could inject new management practices and capital into the company, others, like Issah Attah, have voiced concerns about the long-term implications of such a move, especially considering the strategic importance of the electricity sector to the country's development.

Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV, Attah stated that while the privatisation of ECG has been discussed for decades, he does not believe it is the right course of action.

“The issue of the privatisation of the Electricity Company of Ghana is not a new phenomenon. It has been in our discourse over the decades and governments upon governments have tried to improve its efficiency but I have reservations with the full privatisation of the Electricity Company of Ghana.

“I don’t think that is the way forward. I think that we should be nationalistic in mind. We must confront the issue and the issue is that ECG is not profitable and people may argue that it is not a profit making entity but it must at least break even.”

-citinewsroom