The Public Utility Workers’ Union of TUC–Ghana (PUWU–TUC) has expressed strong opposition to what it describes as a hasty move by government towards private sector participation (PSP) in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
According to the union, its attention was drawn to media reports indicating government’s intention to appoint a transaction adviser for the transition of ECG into private sector participation before Christmas.
PUWU–TUC stated that the announcement comes despite an ongoing turnaround programme agreed with the Ministry of Energy and being jointly implemented by ECG management and workers.
The union noted that the programme was the result of constructive engagements with the Ministry of Energy and was aimed at reviving ECG through internal reforms rather than privatisation.
The union further indicated that clear deliverables and a roadmap were agreed at the meetings and were already being religiously implemented, making the reported appointment of a transaction adviser surprising.
PUWU–TUC stressed that ECG workers have, over the past five months, demonstrated exceptional commitment, discipline, and dedication to the turnaround agenda.
As a result of these collective efforts, the union cited significant improvement in revenue collection, drastic reduction in system losses, and stabilisation of power supply for the benefit of Ghanaians.
The statement noted that these gains have been acknowledged by high-profile government officials, including the Minister of Finance during the presentation of the 2026 Budget, the Majority Leader on the floor of Parliament, and the Minister of Energy and Green Transition.
The union maintained that ECG can be revived and sustained through local expertise, worker commitment, non-political interference, and strong management support, without hastily transferring national assets into private hands.
PUWU–TUC described the proposed appointment of a special adviser at this stage as “premature and rushed”, questioning the necessity of such an appointment when existing challenges are being addressed by ECG management.
The union emphasised that ECG remains a strategic national asset and insisted that any decision concerning its future must follow due process, transparency, and broad stakeholder consultation.
“We therefore call on the government to: Halt all actions toward PSP at this stage. Allow the turnaround programme agreed with ECG Workers and PUWU–TUC to run its full course,” parts of the statement reads.
The union reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public interest, safeguarding jobs, and ensuring reliable and affordable power supply for all Ghanaians.
