The Ministry of Energy has announced the retrieval of 2,637 containers consigned to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), far exceeding the initial 1,300 containers reported missing.
Richmond Rockson, spokesperson for the ministry, told the Daily Graphic in an exclusive interview on Monday, May 26, that a committee tasked to investigate the missing containers made the discovery at the Port of Tema.
“As of April 30, 2025, ECG had 2,583 outstanding containers at various locations,” Mr. Rockson said.
The containers were found at multiple terminals, including 860 at Meridian Port Services, 1,237 at GPHA Terminals, and 272 already evacuated by National Security.
This development follows a March 2025 revelation by ECG that it had 2,491 uncleared containers of electrical equipment at Tema Port.
A subsequent audit found only 1,134 containers, raising alarm over 1,357 unaccounted-for.
Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor responded by forming a committee, led by Professor Innocent Senyo Acquah and comprising National Security, the Ministry of Transport, GPHA, and Customs.
The audit eventually uncovered that 2,437 containers had exceeded the 60-day clearance window and were listed as uncleared cargo, with only 41 verified as cleared—explaining the mounting port charges ECG now faces.
Mr. Rockson confirmed that Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has directed the immediate evacuation of the retrieved containers to ECG warehouses, with inventory measures underway.
He attributed the issue to ECG’s procurement system, stating, “Suppliers must clear and deliver to ECG any item procured.”
The minister has also ordered a suspension of non-essential procurement activities while ECG reviews its policies. Investigations are ongoing, with former ECG Managing Director Subik Mahama providing a caution statement.
“Some ECG staff have been asked to step aside due to the investigations,” Mr. Rockson added, noting that the Office of the Attorney-General would determine the legal course.
“You’ve the assurance of the minister that anyone found culpable will be held responsible,” he emphasized.
