The Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has described calls for the dissolution of the board as misplaced.
The Chair, who is also the Majority of Parliament, stated that what was necessary to have the efficient operation of the company is stakeholder engagement, rather than board dismissal.
His comments follow a proposal made by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) for the dissolution of ECG’s board.
The energy think tank cited allegations of mismanagement and significant financial losses.
ACEP had alleged that revenue losses soared from GH¢295 million in 2017 to GH¢9.7 billion in 2022.
But the Board Chair in his response said:
“I think that is a misplaced position. However, I accept the fact that we must place our shoulders to the wheel for reforms. I mean, from outside and coming in. I think that ECG can be very efficient if we subject ourselves to reforms. And reform would involve engaging all stakeholders internally and communicating these to the external stakeholders.
“So it is an all-inclusive matter and I don’t want this blame game approach that we are blaming the public and the public is also blaming us.”
The MP further assured Ghanaians that the resignation of Samuel Dubik Mahama as the MD of ECG will not affect the work of the company.
“The board has received the support of management in its decision and we are here to assure you that the fact that we have had changes in management will not mean that you are going to have some interrupted power supply.
“The entire system of the company is in place and the company will continue to provide the essential services that it provides for Ghanaians and the country.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
