Energy Minister inaugurates committee to investigate ECG’s uncleared containers

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, has inaugurated a five-member committee to investigate the cause of over 2,500 uncleared containers procured by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at the port.

According to the Minister, the committee is mandated to investigate the cause of the containers stuck at the port and the liabilities involved, which have led to a financial cost of about GHC 1.5 billion to ECG and investigate the general procurement processes of the state entity.

Mr Jinapor questioned why ECG had not cleared the containers, which contained critical materials, despite the suppliers presenting their bill of lading.

"We cannot sit idle and allow 1.5 billion cedis to be lost due to procurement failures. We cannot continue with business as usual; something must be done," he stated.

He urged the committee to do thorough work and come up with recommendations that would safeguard the situation.

He noted that after the committee’s report, the Ministry would work with other Sector Ministries, such as the Office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Justice, to delve deeply into the findings.

"Whoever is found culpable, the law will take its course,” he stated.

The committee is chaired by Prof Innocent Senyo Akwasi, a professor in procurement and supply chain management. The other members are Georgette Emefa Fuga as Secretary, Vivian Ablakely, Abdulai Rahman and Noble Yaw Kyei Addonu.

The establishment of the committee forms part of efforts towards addressing the ongoing challenges in ECG and ensuring a more sustainable energy future for the country.