The Public Utility Workers' Union (PUWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has restated its opposition to the privatisation or diversification of Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG) in any form.
This position was reiterated in response to recent claims made by the Executive Director of the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Mr. Ben Boakye.
Mr. Boakye had accused ECG employees and personnel of engaging in unlawful connections and other clandestine operations that harmed the company's reputation and caused financial losses.
However, Mr. Timothy Nyame, General Secretary of PUWU, angrily refuted these charges, alleging that no member of PUWU or staff of ECG was involved in such illegal conduct.The Public Utility Workers' Union (PUWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has restated its opposition to the privatisation or diversification of Ghana's Electricity Company (ECG) in any form.
This position was reiterated in response to recent claims made by the Executive Director of the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Mr. Ben Boakye.
Mr. Boakye had accused ECG employees and personnel of engaging in unlawful connections and other clandestine operations that harmed the company's reputation and caused financial losses.
However, Mr. Timothy Nyame, General Secretary of PUWU, angrily refuted these charges, alleging that no member of PUWU or staff of ECG was involved in such illegal conduct.
"Staff of ECG remain committed to their professional mandate to provide quality, reliable, and safe electricity to support the economic growth and development of Ghana," Mr. Nyame explained.
The PUWU's opposition to ECG privatisation stems from concerns about the potential repercussions of private control over the power sector. Employees at ECG have continuously fought the privatisation process, providing ideas to the government that illustrate the importance of keeping public control.
The union's position is also influenced by its commitment to preserving its members' interests and ensuring that critical services such as electricity remain a public responsibility. As a body that represents workers in the utility industry, PUWU states it is steadfast in its opposition to privatisation and diversification projects that may
The PUWU's opposition to ECG privatisation stems from concerns about the potential repercussions of private control over the power sector. Employees at ECG have continuously fought the privatisation process, providing ideas to the government that illustrate the importance of keeping public control.
The union's position is also influenced by its commitment to preserving its members' interests and ensuring that critical services such as electricity remain a public responsibility. As a body that represents workers in the utility industry, PUWU states it is steadfast in its opposition to privatisation and diversification projects that may
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