The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured the public of uninterrupted power supply following successful negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) over outstanding debts.
This reassurance comes in response to threats from IPPs to shut down multiple power plants due to unpaid arrears, raising fears of a return to the dreaded power outages era, known as dumsor.
ECG’s External Communications Manager, Nii Ayiku, confirmed the negotiations had averted the potential crisis.
“We are actively engaging with the IPPs to ensure that outages experienced over the weekend do not persist. As indicated by the Acting Managing Director, these engagements are ongoing, and we are optimistic that everything will fall into place,” he stated.
The government reportedly reached a temporary agreement with the IPPs, making partial payments on the arrears and outlining a structured plan for settling the balance.
This agreement is expected to stabilize electricity generation and ease tensions within the energy sector.
While ECG has pledged consistent power delivery, industry stakeholders are urging the government to establish a more sustainable financial framework to prevent similar disputes in the future.
They emphasize the need for long-term solutions to ensure the reliability of Ghana’s energy infrastructure and avoid disruptions to power supply.