Dr John Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition

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

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Jinapor emphasised that Cabinet has approved private sector participation in ECG’s distribution network, not the sale of the company.

He explained that the move is intended to enhance operational efficiency through targeted private sector involvement in specific areas.

“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 stated.

Jinapor also highlighted the government’s efforts to expand rural electrification, noting a shift in strategy to increase the pace of connections.

“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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