Ghana: ECG MD Resigns…Cites Personal Reasons

The Managing Director of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Mr Samuel Dubik Mansubir Mahama, has reportedly resigned.

It is not clear what could be the possible issue that has influenced his decision to resign barely three months when the West African nation will be going to the polls.

This portal has made several calls to industry players and within the ECG but none could disclose the reasons behind Mr. Dubik Mahama’s resignation.

Several attempts to reach Mr Dubik Mahama via phone and WhatsApp for him to confirm or deny the information in the media have been unsuccessful.

Meanwhile, a report by citinewsroom claimed that Mr Dubik Mahama, in a letter addressed to the Board of ECG, cited personal reasons for his resignation.

“I am writing to formally resign from my position as Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana, effective two weeks from the above date. The decision has not come easily, but after much reflection, I have concluded that it is in my best interest to step away for personal reasons.

“Over the past two years and four months, I have had the profound honour of serving this esteemed organisation, and I am truly grateful for the opportunities I have received. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Board for your unwavering support and guidance throughout my tenure. I also wish to express my sincere gratitude to the President for the trust placed in me, which has been a significant aspect of my journey here,” part of his letter said as carried by citinewsroom.

Energy think tank, African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), has put a spotlight on ECG specifically its management, accusing them of failing to live up to expectation.

Kodzo Yaotse, who is a Policy Lead for Petroleum and Conventional Energy at ACEP, demanded that the entire ECG management be relieved of their respective positions.

Mr Dubik Mahama was appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and assumed the role on May 16, 2022.

At the time of assuming office, ECG’s monthly revenue collection was around GH¢400 million.

However, with the introduction of PowerApp and digitisation of their revenue collection platforms, monthly collection has risen to in excess of GH¢800 million.

This, however, falls short of the required monthly revenue collection of over GH¢2 billion.

Source: https://energynewsafrica.com