The Trades Union Congress (TUC) says the recent surge in revenue at the Electricity Company of Ghana demonstrates that privatization is not the solution to the challenges facing the power distributor.
According to the unions, a six-month turnaround programme implemented between July and December 2025 has transformed ECG’s financial position.
In a statement read by the Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress, Jasuah Ansah, he said, “Verified performance data indicates that ECG’s average monthly revenue collection increased from approximately GHS900 million to a record GHS1.75 billion, representing more than a 90 percent increase.”
The unions say the improved revenue flow has had a ripple effect across the power sector, including regular payments to independent power producers.
“This remarkable improvement has ensured that power generators are now paid regularly, avoiding threats or shutdowns of production plants,” they said on January 13.
They add that the gains have contributed to unusually stable power supply in recent months, challenging claims that ECG is beyond repair under public ownership.
The TUC therefore vowed to resist any attempt by government to privatize ECG and NEDCo, describing the move as unjustified and potentially damaging.
The unions say recent progress achieved through collaboration among workers, management and the Ministry of Energy proves that public utilities can deliver results when properly supported.
“The collaboration among the union, management and government is winning the battle,” the statement said. “There is no need to change the winning team.”
They accuse government of ignoring credible alternatives in favour of an ideological push toward privatization.
“Government’s insistence on pursuing the privatization agenda, even after demonstrably effective management-union solutions, remains deeply troubling,” the unions stated.
The TUC says it remains open to engagement but will oppose any move that transfers control of the utilities to private interests.
By Noble Crosby Annan
