John Ayiku Ocansey
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has withdrawn the appointment of John Ayiku Ocansey as the Acting Deputy Managing Director (MD) of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), citing an “inadvertent” administrative decision.
In a letter addressed to ECG’s Acting Managing Director, the Minister referenced an earlier communication dated March 17, 2025, which introduced Mr. Ocansey to the role.
However, the latest communication now revokes that appointment, stating “We wish to inform you that our earlier letter was inadvertently written and hereby wish to withdraw same. This supersedes our earlier letter referenced in paragraph (1).”
Concerns
The sudden withdrawal has raised questions about the selection process for top positions within ECG.
While no further explanation was provided, industry analysts have said the development suggests a possible internal oversight or procedural error in the appointment process.
According to them, such reversals could affect public confidence in the leadership of ECG, especially at a time when the country’s energy sector faces growing challenges.
By Ernest Kofi Adu