Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has vowed to make every effort to recover the missing containers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) or their equivalent monetary value.
An investigative report has uncovered that over 1,300 containers belonging to ECG cannot be found at the Tema Port. According to Prof. Innocent Senyo Acquah, Chairman of the investigative committee, ECG had reported having 2,491 uncleared containers containing cables and other essential equipment. However, an independent audit at the port revealed only 1,134 containers, leaving 1,357 unaccounted for.
Jinapor assured the public that those responsible would be held accountable.
“Let me assure the country, whatever it takes to hold people accountable and recover either the containers or their monetary value, we will do that,” Jinapor stated.
He also discussed other challenges, including Tullow Ghana’s suspension of its pipeline due to unpaid legacy bills, which could have a detrimental effect on power supply.
“We are doing everything we can to get them to reopen the pipeline, as this will affect power supply,” he said, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Jinapor also expressed frustration over the ongoing illicit activities in the sector, stating, “While we are working to secure funds to pay off inherited debts, others are benefiting through illegal means. This cannot continue.”
