The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured Ghanaians of a stable power supply after successful negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) regarding outstanding payments.

This assurance follows a recent threat by the IPPs to shut down several power plants due to unpaid arrears, raising fears of a potential return to widespread power outages, commonly referred to as dumsor.

Addressing the media, ECG’s External Communications Manager, Nii Ayiku, revealed that the negotiations had prevented a looming energy crisis. “We are engaging with the IPPs to make sure that the outages that were experienced over the weekend won’t continue. It is not just about the IPPs that are having issues with the ECG, but as indicated by the Acting Managing Director, we are in full engagement with the IPPs, and we are very sure and hopeful that everything will fall into place,” he said.

The government is said to have reached a temporary agreement with the IPPs, covering part of the arrears and establishing a payment plan for the remaining debt. This resolution is expected to stabilize electricity generation and ease tensions within the energy sector.

While ECG has committed to ensuring an uninterrupted power supply, energy stakeholders are urging the government to implement a long-term financial strategy to prevent future disputes and maintain the reliability of Ghana’s energy infrastructure.