Over 1,300 ECG containers missing at Tema Port – Investigative report

An investigative report on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has raised concerns. It revealed that over 1,300 containers at Tema Port are missing.

Prof. Innocent Senyo Acquah led the investigation. He stated that ECG reported having 2,491 uncleared containers. These contained cables and other equipment. However, an independent audit found only 1,134 containers. This leaves 1,347 containers unaccounted for.

Prof. Acquah presented these findings to Minister John Abdulai Jinapor. Before 2022, ECG had a fund for clearing containers with weekly allocations. This practice stopped due to claims of insufficient funds by the ECG board.

During this time, ECG awarded contracts to two firms for container clearance. One of these companies was pre-financed by ECG. The investigation revealed that one company lacked the necessary license for the contract. This raised concerns about procurement violations.

The committee also noted changes in ECG’s procurement structure. The procurement directorate merged with the Housing and Estate unit. Background checks on the Procurement Director showed he had no prior experience in procurement.

Minister Jinapor described the findings as alarming upon receiving the report. He promised a thorough investigation with help from the Attorney General and Police.

“The over 1,300 containers cannot vanish into thin air,” he said. He assured that those responsible would be held accountable to retrieve the containers or their monetary value.

The minister announced plans to separate ECG's procurement unit within a week. He pledged swift reforms to improve procurement processes at ECG.

“It cannot be business as usual,” he emphasized. “We will ensure accountability without targeting anyone.”

The investigation began after discovering uncleared containers during Jinapor's visit to the port in January 2025. A five-member committee examined ECG’s procurement practices and estimated liabilities at GH₵1.5 billion.