Policy Analyst, Atik Mohammed, has issued a stern warning to the government against any plans to privatize the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), declaring that such moves will be fiercely opposed.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Atik emphatically stated, “Any attempt to privatize ECG will be resisted. Let it sink. If alternative (private) distributors are what you want to introduce, go for it but not at the expense of ECG.”
His comments come amid ongoing debates surrounding proposals to privatize ECG as a means to enhance efficiency in electricity distribution. While proponents argue that private sector participation could help resolve operational challenges, critics, including Atik Mohammed, caution against relinquishing control of a strategic national asset.
Atik’s position aligns with concerns raised by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), which has also expressed opposition to the privatization agenda. Many fear that privatizing ECG could lead to increased tariffs, job losses, and a diminished ability of the public to influence decisions in the energy sector.