A group of stakeholders has opposed the proposed Private Sector Participation (PSP) arrangement in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), warning that the move could threaten jobs, national energy security and public accountability.
In a press release, the group said the PSP policy, which seeks to involve private operators in the management of ECG, raises serious concerns about transparency and the long-term impact on electricity consumers. According to the statement, past experiences with similar arrangements in the power sector have not delivered the promised improvements and have instead led to higher costs and operational challenges Press Release_Opposition toward….
The group argued that ECG’s challenges should be addressed through internal reforms, improved governance and adequate investment rather than handing over key operations to private interests. It cautioned that private sector control of critical national assets could undermine public oversight and weaken the state’s ability to guarantee affordable and reliable power supply.
The statement also expressed concern about the potential impact of the PSP on workers of ECG, warning that job losses and worsening conditions of service could follow if profit-driven entities take over parts of the company’s operations Press Release_Opposition toward….
The group therefore called on government to suspend the PSP process and instead engage workers, industry experts and the wider public in open discussions on sustainable ways to reform ECG. It stressed that any reforms in the power sector must prioritise the national interest, protect jobs and ensure reliable electricity for Ghanaians.