The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union of Ghana (ICU-Ghana) has called on the government to tread carefully in involving the private sector in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), warning against any move that could result in the outright sale of the state-owned power distributor.
In a statement issued on January 1, 2026, the union’s General Secretary, Morgan Ayawine, stressed that ECG is a critical national asset whose operations directly affect households, businesses, and industrial growth across the country.
He acknowledged the need to improve productivity and efficiency as part of economic recovery efforts but cautioned that any reforms at ECG must be approached with care, given the company’s strategic importance to national development.
“Of particular concern is private sector participation in the Electricity Company of Ghana. As an essential public entity serving a broad section of the Ghanaian population, government must exercise caution and avoid the outright sale of ECG, while preserving it as one of the nation’s most vital assets,” he said.
The union also recognised government’s ongoing efforts to stabilise the economy and create a favourable recovery environment but emphasised that these gains must be supported by practical and sustainable socio-economic policies.
ICU-Ghana further urged government to prioritise effective economic interventions that promote industrial growth, warning that rising unemployment could threaten national progress if not addressed.
“The positive atmosphere created through government’s economic recovery efforts under the reset agenda must be sustained through the consistent application of sound socio-economic policies that improve the living standards of Ghanaians,” the statement added.
Additionally, the union called on employers to create worker-friendly environments that promote industrial peace and harmony.
