The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) of TUC Ghana has reaffirmed its staunch opposition to the privatisation of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), citing concerns over the long-term sustainability and affordability of Ghana’s energy sector.
In a press release congratulating President John Dramani Mahama on his electoral victory, PUWU commended his administration’s commitment to tackling challenges in the energy, housing, and water sectors.
The union, representing workers primarily in the utilities and housing sectors, expressed its readiness to collaborate with the government to find lasting and cost-effective solutions to these pressing issues.
However, PUWU cautioned against the growing calls from various interest groups advocating for the privatisation of ECG as a solution to the energy sector’s problems.
The union noted that while such recommendations are often presented enthusiastically, they lack concrete evidence of success or meaningful stakeholder engagement.
“PUWU of TUC Ghana wishes to reaffirm that its position on ECG privatisation and management remains unchanged,” the statement read. “We believe the best alternative presented stands as the best for Ghanaians and other stakeholders.”
The union criticised the influence of political control over ECG and the rising cost of inputs required to operate the power sector, warning that these factors would inevitably lead to higher electricity prices for consumers.
Read PUWU’s full statement below:
https://editors.3news.com/business/energy/parliamentary-vetting-jinapor-proposes-private-sector-participation-in-ecg-operations/
