Weija-Gbawe residents demand urgent action from ECG over persistent power outages

Residents of the Weija-Gbawe Constituency in the Greater Accra region have called on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), and the Ministry of Energy…

Three Ada East Island communities get electricity for the first time

Three island communities in the Ada East District namely Azizakpe, Alorkem, and Aflive have received electricity for the first time following the commissioning of mini-grid electrification projects funded by the…

Police arrest 2 for transporting suspected stolen ECG cables in Central Region

The Central Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects concerning the transportation of electricity cables believed to belong to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). According to the police in a post…

Energy minister exposes massive GH¢7.3bn procurement breaches at ECG in 2023

Energy Minister John Jinapor has revealed shocking financial mismanagement at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), exposing a pattern of massive overspending that has drained the company’s resources. According to…

40 of missing ECG containers found at warehouse owned by Indian national – Energy Minister

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that 40 of the missing Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) containers have been traced to a warehouse owned…

We’ll launch criminal investigation into ECG’s missing containers at port – John Jinapor

The Minister of Energy, John Jinapor, has announced that the government will launch a criminal investigation into the disappearance of over 1,300 containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana…

Over 1,300 ECG containers missing at Tema Port – Investigative report

An investigative report on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has revealed that more than 1,300 containers, which were supposed to be cleared at the Tema Port, cannot be accounted…

Acting Deputy ECG MD’s ‘inadvertent’ appointment withdrawn

The Energy Minister, John Jinapor has issued a clarification regarding the appointment of John Ayiku Ocansey as the Acting Deputy Managing Director. In a press statement issued on Saturday, March…

ECG blames Thursday’s power outage on heavy rainstorm

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has explained that the power outage experienced in various parts of the country, particularly in the Greater Accra Region, on Thursday, March 13, was…

ECG announces power outages in several regions for maintenance work

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled maintenance activities across several regions on March 11 and 12, 2025, which will result in temporary power interruptions in affected areas. Planned…

We’re not undertaking load shedding – John Jinapor

The Minister of Energy, John Jinapor, has dismissed claims that Ghana is undergoing load shedding, stating that there is no need for a load-shedding timetable. Speaking at a press briefing…

Consumers cannot be forced to pay higher tariffs to cover ECG’s inefficiencies – Ato Forson calls for reform

Electricity distribution company, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), is at the center of a financial crisis, draining billions from the national budget while struggling with inefficiencies and revenue losses. This…

WAPCo successfully completes maintenance and resumes gas transportation

The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has announced the successful and safe completion of essential pipeline maintenance activities, marking the resumption of gas transportation services across Ghana, Togo, and…

ECG is not for sale – John Jinapor

In response to recent reports suggesting the potential sale of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, has firmly refuted these…