The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Honorable John Abdulai Jinapor, has disclosed that his ministry has submitted a detailed report regarding the missing Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) containers to the Attorney General's office for further action. The announcement was made during his working visit to the ECG headquarters in Accra on Friday, October 17.
This report, prepared by a special committee established to investigate the disappearance of the containers, is expected to aid the Attorney General in prosecuting individuals who may be implicated in causing financial loss to the state. The Minister underscored the importance of accountability and assured the public that the law would take its course without prejudice.
“As Minister, I have had to work extra hard with other stakeholders, and I want to thank the GHAPOHA staff, Chief Executive, the National Security Coordinator and his team, as well as the Chief of Staff, Madam Akosua, for their collective efforts in addressing this matter. Moving those containers has been a tremendously challenging task. However, we must ensure that such incidents do not recur. If this happened in the past, it must not happen today. The full report has been forwarded to the Attorney General for study, and if individuals are found culpable, the law will take its course. This is not about victimization but about justice,” Mr. Jinapor stated.
The issue of missing ECG containers first came to light in March 2025 when the Energy Ministry revealed that approximately 1,300 containers belonging to ECG could not be accounted for. Only 40 containers were initially recovered. In response, Minister Jinapor established a special investigative committee to trace the missing assets. After months of meticulous work, the committee successfully identified over 2,600 containers, with around 1,500 cleared from the ports.
Additionally, Mr. Jinapor highlighted significant strides made by ECG's management in reviewing and terminating contracts deemed unnecessary or redundant. He revealed that out of 347 contracts reviewed, 202 were terminated without incurring costs or legal implications.
“Your MD and the team have reviewed most of the contracts. Of the 347 contracts reviewed, they successfully terminated 202 without cost or legal implications. This demonstrates that those contracts were not needed in the first place. Yet someone decided to sign them. This is a clear indication of inefficiencies that we must address,” he emphasized.
The Minister's remarks reflect a strong commitment to transparency and efficiency within Ghana’s energy sector. He reiterated his resolve to ensure that such lapses are not repeated and pledged to hold individuals accountable where necessary.
This development marks a significant step in addressing inefficiencies within ECG and safeguarding public resources. The submission of the report to the Attorney General signals a firm stance by the Energy Ministry in its pursuit of justice and reform. Stakeholders and citizens alike will be keenly observing how this matter unfolds in the coming months.
As Ghana continues its journey toward a greener and more sustainable energy future, accountability and proper resource management remain critical pillars for progress. The Energy Ministry’s actions serve as a reminder that public trust must be earned through transparency and diligence at every level of governance.
-citinewsroom
Curated by Tetteh Belinda | GhanaCrimes
