Abraham Koomson from the Ghana Federation of Labour advocated for private companies to help run the Electricity Company of Ghana. He thinks this might fix many problems with how ECG works right now. As head of GFL, he told reporters in Accra that they would back any government plan to bring in private help if it made things better for everyone.
Koomson pointed out several big issues at ECG today. Workers often lack commitment to their jobs. Many decisions happen because of politics, not what makes sense. Some people even try to hurt the company on purpose. He also said many staff members just don't take their work seriously enough.
According to Koomson, state-run companies like ECG face special challenges. They struggle with holding people responsible when things go wrong. The energy sector suffers from bad deals that cost extra money. People install meters without registering them. Companies use cheap parts that break easily. All these problems add up to poor service.
Koomson believes private businesses could make ECG run much better. They usually demand more from workers and have stricter rules. They make decisions based on what works, not who knows who. They answer to customers and investors directly. These changes could transform how electricity reaches homes across Ghana.
The government has already started looking into private partnerships for ECG. They set up a team of seven people on January 24, 2025, to study different ways this might work. The group will suggest the best plan after checking all options. Koomson mentioned that ECG loses money, runs inefficiently, and faces constant political meddling.
Everyone has strong opinions about ECG's future lately. Labor groups, energy experts, and government officials all debate whether private business involvement helps or hurts. Whatever happens next will affect both Ghana's power system and the country's economy for years to come.
Koomson pointed out several big issues at ECG today. Workers often lack commitment to their jobs. Many decisions happen because of politics, not what makes sense. Some people even try to hurt the company on purpose. He also said many staff members just don't take their work seriously enough.
According to Koomson, state-run companies like ECG face special challenges. They struggle with holding people responsible when things go wrong. The energy sector suffers from bad deals that cost extra money. People install meters without registering them. Companies use cheap parts that break easily. All these problems add up to poor service.
Koomson believes private businesses could make ECG run much better. They usually demand more from workers and have stricter rules. They make decisions based on what works, not who knows who. They answer to customers and investors directly. These changes could transform how electricity reaches homes across Ghana.
The government has already started looking into private partnerships for ECG. They set up a team of seven people on January 24, 2025, to study different ways this might work. The group will suggest the best plan after checking all options. Koomson mentioned that ECG loses money, runs inefficiently, and faces constant political meddling.
Everyone has strong opinions about ECG's future lately. Labor groups, energy experts, and government officials all debate whether private business involvement helps or hurts. Whatever happens next will affect both Ghana's power system and the country's economy for years to come.
