The Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has dismissed calls for the board’s dissolution as “misplaced,” following allegations of mismanagement by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP).
ACEP had urged the removal of the board, citing revenue losses that reportedly escalated from GH¢295 million in 2017 to GH¢9.7 billion in 2022.
Responding to these calls during the appointment of David Asamoah as acting Managing Director, Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the solution lies in reform and stakeholder engagement, not board dismissal. He stressed the need for inclusive reforms involving both internal and external stakeholders.
He also reassured the public that the resignation of former ECG MD, Samuel Dubik Mahama, will not lead to power supply interruptions, affirming the company’s continued commitment to providing reliable services.
“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 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.”
