GRIDCo workers call for fairness and transparency amid operational challenges

The Senior Staff Association (SSA) of Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has expressed deep concern over mounting financial, operational, and governance issues within the company, calling for enhanced collaboration with management to safeguard GRIDCo’s position as Ghana’s leading power transmission operator.

Speaking in Tamale at the 7th Biennial Delegates Congress of the SSA, the Association underscored the growing threat of embedded power generation, which enables individuals and businesses to generate their own electricity, effectively bypassing the national grid.

According to the Association, this trend is significantly reducing GRIDCo’s revenue at a time when the company is already struggling with mounting debts, foreign exchange losses, and deteriorating infrastructure.

“The SSA’s role as a stakeholder in enhancing productivity and building a sustainable energy future has never been more crucial. We must work collaboratively to respond to the impact of embedded generation and other systemic challenges undermining GRIDCo’s financial health,” said Chairman Wisdom Kojo Adenyo.

The Congress, held under the theme “Forging Partnership for a Resilient and Sustainable Energy Future,” brought together industry professionals to examine shifting energy trends and develop strategies for transforming GRIDCo.

During the event, the SSA identified key reform priorities, including securing tax waivers on imported transmission equipment, fully implementing the Cash Waterfall Mechanism, strengthening debt recovery efforts—particularly from major clients like ECG—enhancing energy trading, and investing in grid modernization.
In addition to operational issues, SSA Chairman Wisdom Kojo Adenyo raised alarm about internal governance and human resource practices.

Members voiced frustration over the appointment of external candidates to senior positions, arguing that it overlooks more qualified internal staff and damages morale across the organization.