On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, told Parliament that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) collected GH¢1.6 billion in revenue during the first half of the year.
He described the figure as a marked improvement compared to the same period in 2024, signaling better revenue performance for ECG despite falling short of its GH¢2.5 billion target.
Jinapor noted that in June alone, ECG generated the entire GH¢1.6 billion, underscoring strong progress in revenue collection efforts.
The minister acknowledged the shortfall but highlighted the upward trend as a positive sign of the company’s improving efficiency.
To address ongoing challenges in the sector, Jinapor announced plans to introduce a new legislative instrument in Parliament.
The proposed law will impose tougher penalties on individuals engaged in the illegal installation of electricity meters.
While some offenders have already been arrested and prosecuted, the minister argued that existing sanctions are insufficient to curb the problem.
He emphasized the urgency of enforcing stricter measures to deter illegal activities and protect national energy revenues.
The announcement comes amid broader efforts to enhance revenue collection and governance in Ghana’s energy sector.
Parliament is expected to debate the proposed legislation in the coming weeks as part of efforts to improve transparency and accountability in power distribution.