Gov’t to continue engaging TUC in good faith over ECG privatisation – Energy Ministry
Government says it will continue engaging the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in good faith over the proposed private sector participation (PSP) in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
The Energy Ministry has announced its commitment to continuing discussions with the Trades Union Congress (TUC) regarding the proposed private sector participation (PSP) in the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This pledge comes amidst strong opposition from the TUC, which perceives the proposed arrangement as a form of privatisation.
Richmond Rockson, the spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Energy Ministry, emphasized that the government regards the TUC as a vital stakeholder in the energy sector. He stressed the importance of avoiding a public confrontation and reiterated the government's commitment to engaging with the TUC in a transparent and candid manner.
Rockson encouraged the TUC to maintain open communication with the Energy Ministry whenever clarifications or concerns arise. He expressed a preference for closed-door meetings over public exchanges to prevent the matter from becoming a spectacle.
The Energy Minister, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has consistently made the government's position clear since the approval of the PSP arrangement in April 2025. He has addressed issues raised by stakeholders and provided necessary data when required.
Rockson urged both parties to refrain from escalating the issue into a public dispute, emphasizing that the TUC remains a crucial stakeholder in the discussions surrounding Ghana's energy sector. He reiterated that this matter should not devolve into a banter between government and the TUC, as they are ultimately all Ghanaians with a shared interest in the energy sector.
Written by urgent.news from MyJoyOnline Ghana's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
