Energy analyst Benjamin Nsiah has called for structural reforms of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), suggesting that partial or full privatization could enhance efficiency in the power sector.
Speaking on Morning Starr with Joshua Kodjo Mensah on Thursday, July 18, Nsiah backed rising public calls to restructure ECG for better performance.
He cited the success stories of Ivory Coast and Morocco, where privatization of the energy sector has led to improved service delivery and operational efficiency.
In those countries, the entire electricity value chain—from generation to distribution—has been opened up to private players, creating competition and consumer benefits.
Nsiah argued that introducing similar reforms in Ghana could modernize ECG’s operations and ensure consistent, quality power supply.
However, he acknowledged public resistance, noting fears over job losses and pay cuts often dominate discussions around ECG’s privatization.
He emphasized that opposition to reform is largely driven by emotion and the belief that ECG is a national asset that must remain state-owned.
Despite these sentiments, Nsiah urged stakeholders and policymakers to assess the situation objectively, setting aside personal and political biases.
He concluded by stressing that the debate should focus on long-term national interest, not fear or emotion, if Ghana is to achieve reliable energy delivery.