Energy Minister launches criminal probe into 1,300 missing ECG containers

The Minister for Energy and Green Transitions, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that a criminal investigation will be launched into the disappearance of over 1,300 Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) containers at the Tema Harbour.
He made this known in a Facebook post on Thursday, 26 March, where he provided details of an investigative report on the matter.
According to Mr Jinapor, during the transition process, the outgoing NPP administration had revealed that approximately 3,000 ECG containers were being held at the Tema Harbour due to the company’s inability to clear them.
However, upon assuming office and visiting the port, he was presented with a different figure of 2,500 containers, which had accumulated a demurrage cost of GHS 1,500,000,000.
The inconsistency in these figures led the Minister to establish an investigative committee to verify the circumstances surrounding the containers.
“The committee’s report, which was presented to me, confirmed that over 1,300 containers were indeed missing—contrary to the narrative given by the previous administration,” Mr Jinapor stated.
Describing the findings as highly concerning, the Minister emphasised the need for accountability and swift action.
“Criminal investigations will be launched immediately, and the perpetrators will surely be prosecuted,” he declared, signalling the government’s commitment to addressing the issue.
The revelation has raised serious concerns about transparency and procurement practices within the ECG.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
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