Accra, March 24, – The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has shifted its procurement strategy towards critical distribution equipment in a bid to improve the reliability of power supply across the country.
Focus on Key Infrastructure
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, announced that the company is now prioritising the acquisition of transformers and electricity meters, describing them as essential to stabilising the distribution network.
“We have taken delivery of a substantial number of meters and have begun distributing them,” he told the Parliamentary Government Assurance Committee during a public hearing on Tuesday.
Shift from Previous Spending
Mr Jinapor noted that earlier procurement practices had largely focused on cables, despite there being no major shortages.
In 2024, about GH¢9.3 billion was spent on cables
In 2026, the allocation has been reduced to GH¢1.8 billion
The new budget will support the procurement of approximately 1,000 high-capacity transformers and meters.
Improving Power Stability
The Minister explained that the revised approach is designed to tackle distribution-level challenges, which have been a major cause of unstable electricity supply to consumers.
He disclosed that a nationwide replacement of transformers would commence by the end of the month as part of efforts to strengthen the system.
Expected Impact
Mr Jinapor expressed confidence that the renewed focus on critical infrastructure would deliver visible improvements in power reliability, addressing longstanding concerns of consumers affected by erratic supply.
GHBUSS
March 24, 2026
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