**President Akufo-Addo Appoints Afenyo-Markin as ECG Board Chair**
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Member of Parliament for Effutu, as the new Board Chair of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The appointment, announced on Monday, aims to bring strategic leadership to the state-owned utility provider amid ongoing efforts to improve the country’s energy sector. Afenyo-Markin, a seasoned lawyer and […]
Digitization started in 2016, ECG workers to Bawumia
PUBLIC UTILITIES WORKERS’ UNION OF TUC (GHANA) HALL OF TRADES UNIONS ACCRA PRESS RELEASE REBUTTAL TO ALLEGATIONS MADE BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE VICE PRESIDENT REGARDING THE ELECTRICITY COMPANY OF GHANA RANSOMWARE INCIDENT DURING THE 14TH REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENCIES IN COMMONWEALTH AFRICA The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) of the Trades Union […]
**May Day Chaos: ECG Staff Walk Out During Ashanti Regional Minister’s Speech**
May Day celebrations in the Ashanti Region took an unexpected turn today as staff from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) staged a walkout during the speech of the Ashanti Regional Minister. The dramatic exit occurred amidst rising tensions between the government and workers’ unions over labor issues and working conditions. The Ashanti Regional […]
No ECG transformer was overloaded after our checks – PURC
Amidst the ongoing power outages, commonly referred to as “Dumsor,” the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) has refuted claims of transformer overloading by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This assertion comes as Ghanaians grapple with the repercussions of frequent and prolonged power cuts across the country. In a press briefing held yesterday, the […]
ECG’s Targeting of Health Centers Deemed Disastrous for Ghanaians: Insights from Social Commentator Hon. Seth Ankrah
In a scathing critique of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), social commentator Hon. Seth Ankrah has raised alarm over the company’s decision to target health centers with electricity disconnections due to unpaid bills. Ankrah argues that such actions could have disastrous consequences for Ghanaians, especially in the midst of ongoing healthcare challenges exacerbated […]
Electricity: A Privilege, Not a Right – Insights from the ECG Boss
In a thought-provoking statement, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Mr. Samuel Mahama challenged the prevailing notion that electricity is a fundamental right. He emphasized that access to electricity should be seen as a privilege rather than an entitlement. This assertion sparked widespread debate and reflection on the […]
“ECG Appeals to the Public: Desist from Bush Fires to Preserve Stable Power Supply”
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a plea to the general public, urging them to refrain from activities that contribute to bush fires as it significantly impacts the stability of power supply. The appeal comes amidst concerns about the detrimental effects of bush fires on the country’s electricity infrastructure. In a statement […]