The Movement for Change has issued a strong call to the government, demanding swift action in prosecuting those responsible for the disappearance of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) containers at the port.
Senior Communications Director of the movement, Solomon Owusu, has urged the administration to ensure that perpetrators are brought to book within two weeks. He further called for transparency, insisting that the government publish the names of individuals implicated in the scandal.
Owusu criticized ECG’s inefficiency, stating that the company consistently lobbies the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for tariff hikes due to its mismanagement. He argued that ECG’s financial losses should not be unfairly transferred to consumers.
“Once they get all those responsible, they should be able to tell us who directed them to go for the containers. It’s a straightforward matter, and if we are serious about fighting corruption, this must not take more than two weeks,” he stated.
He further expressed concerns over alleged cover-ups, claiming that powerful individuals may shield their allies while scapegoating innocent parties.
Owusu dismissed the need for extensive forensic audits, suggesting that security recordings should provide clear evidence of who accessed the containers and under whose instructions.
Meanwhile, former Ashanti Regional Communication Director of the NPP, Dennis Kwakwa, has urged the government to avoid politicizing the issue and instead focus on a thorough investigation. His remarks follow the Energy Minister’s decision to refer the case to the Attorney General and the National Investigative Bureau, attributing the misdeed to the previous administration. Speaking on the ABC News morning show, Kwakwa emphasized that the procurement of the cables was in the best interest of Ghanaians. He warned against turning the scandal into a political blame game, stating, “It is the reason why we fail most of the time because it becomes a political matter, and at the end of the day, the public makes a decision.” He called for adherence to due process and an independent investigation to ensure accountability.
