Former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has assured his full cooperation with any investigative body looking into the disappearance of over 1,300 ECG containers at the Tema Port.
The missing containers, which were meant for ECG’s operations, have sparked public outrage and raised concerns over procurement and accountability within the company. An investigative committee’s report revealed that out of 2,491 expected containers, 1,357 were unaccounted for.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on April 3, Mahama stated that ECG never had custody of the containers, as they remained under port authorities. He insisted, “If they were in ECG’s custody, then you can hold ECG responsible. But this is not the case. I am all for whatever investigations there will be and I am ready to sit with whoever to give my side of the story.”
The committee’s findings pointed to financial mismanagement as a key factor in the issue. ECG previously had a dedicated fund for clearing shipments, but this was discontinued due to financial constraints. Despite these challenges, ECG awarded contracts to two companies for container clearance—one of which lacked the necessary licensing, raising procurement concerns.
Additionally, the report found that ECG’s Procurement Directorate had been merged with the Housing and Estate unit, and the Director of Procurement had no prior experience or professional accreditation. These revelations have intensified calls for a thorough probe into ECG’s handling of its shipments.
