ECG staff unions announce protest actions over planned privatisation

The Senior Staff Union (SSU) and Junior Staff Union (JSU) of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced plans to protest the government's proposed privatisation of the power distributor. In a joint statement, the unions stated that their National Executive Council had previously approved actions to oppose the government's planned Private Sector Participation (PSP) arrangement for ECG.

The first step in the protest is for members to wear red armbands to work, starting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. This directive will continue until the unions issue further instructions the following week. Members are still required to perform their regular duties while wearing the armbands. The unions have also instructed branch executives to replace existing red flags with larger ones that clearly communicate the purpose of the protest.

The unions argue that the proposed privatisation could negatively impact workers and the future of the state-owned electricity distributor. They are urging members to remain united in their stance against the proposed arrangement. The statement was signed by the Chairman of the Senior Staff Union, Bro. Christopher Apawu, and the Chairman of the Junior Staff Union, Bro.

Larry Lucky Agboka, and concluded with an appeal for solidarity as the unions plan further actions. As of the publication, there had been no response from ECG management or the Ministry of Energy regarding the unions' planned protest.