The Member of Parliament for Evalue-Ajomoro-Gwira, Arko Nokoe, has advocated for strategic reforms in Ghana's power sector to minimize losses and enhance efficiency.
In an interview on Onua FM, the legislator expressed frustration over the bureaucratic processes in the retail chain, which he believes foster inefficiencies, wastage, and theft. "Why can't ECG privatize the retail aspect of our power sector?" he questioned. "It's incredible how customers struggle to acquire a new meter.
This system needs a shake-up." The MP emphasized the importance of introducing private sector players to the retail side of electricity distribution.
He proposed reforms that would allow private entities to handle critical areas like the supply of transformers, metering, and the sale and purchase of electricity. "It's about time we had other players within the retail aspect of our energy sector," he stated, adding that competition and innovation would drive efficiency and improve customer satisfaction.