ECG’s problems are about management, not ordinary workers – TUC
Deputy Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, has described the challenges facing the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as a management problem rather than a failure of the company's ordinary workers.
Dr Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, Deputy Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has identified management issues as the root cause of the problems facing the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), rather than the shortcomings of the company's ordinary workers. In a recent discussion on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Dr Otoo questioned the rationale behind considering the privatization of ECG to a foreign private entity when Ghana possesses qualified individuals capable of managing the power distributor.
Dr Otoo emphasized that the management of ECG's difficulties lies with those appointed to oversee its operations. He questioned the reasons behind the challenges that ECG faces, noting that some of the criticisms raised make it difficult to question Ghana's ability to manage its own institutions. "Are we telling ourselves that this country we cannot find competent people to manage ECG?" Dr Otoo asked.
The TUC official also noted that ordinary employees of ECG should not be blamed for the company's financial and operational issues. He pointed to the company's board and management as the primary culprits, raising concerns about how revenues and contracts are handled. According to Dr Otoo, the challenges at ECG stem from the people in charge, particularly the board members and managers.
In a separate discussion, Dr Otoo expressed concerns about a $69 million crude oil contract within the energy sector. He alleged that the crude oil supplied under the contract was later found to be contaminated and unusable. Despite the political authorities being aware of the issue, Dr Otoo claimed that they have failed to take any action.
"The political authorities are aware, they are involved, they don’t do anything about it," he alleged. He questioned why such problems should be used as justification for selling ECG to a foreign entity. "Then they tell us that the only way out, we cannot help, we cannot stop. So the only way out is to sell the company to a foreign entity," Dr Otoo concluded.
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