The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has reported that 40 more than 1,300 missing containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have been located and seized.
In an interview with TV3 on Thursday, March 27, Jinapor disclosed that these containers were discovered in a warehouse owned by an Indian national, who has since been apprehended based on intelligence gathered by national security personnel.
“The update I received this morning—allow me to commend the National Security Operatives and law enforcement agencies—indicates that they have successfully traced approximately 40 containers to a specific terminal warehouse in Kpone, owned by an Indian individual. All 40 containers have been confiscated and relocated to a secure facility,” he stated.
The minister noted that the suspect asserts the containers were sold to him last year, and investigations are currently underway to validate this claim and hold those responsible accountable.
“There are also reports from other locations where intelligence is being gathered. They will continue to trace and recover all missing containers and identify the perpetrators for prosecution in a competent court,” he added.
“I want to emphasize that when we begin prosecuting these individuals, it should not be perceived as witch-hunting. These are state properties, and we will employ all lawful means to ensure their recovery,” he asserted.
This revelation follows an investigative report indicating that ECG had 2,491 uncleared containers containing cables and other vital equipment at the Tema Port. However, an independent audit identified only 1,134 containers, leaving 1,357 unaccounted for.
Prof. Innocent Senyo Acquah, Chairman of the investigative committee, confirmed the inconsistency, leading to demands for a comprehensive investigation into the missing containers.
