The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has confirmed that a detailed report on the missing containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has been submitted to the Attorney General’s office for further legal action.
Speaking during a working visit to ECG headquarters in Accra on Friday, October 17, Mr. Jinapor stated that the report, compiled by a special investigative committee, is now under review by the Attorney General, who will determine if prosecution is warranted against any individuals found to have caused financial loss to the state.
“We’ve forwarded the full report to the Attorney General. He’s studying it, and if people are found culpable, the law will take its course. This is not about victimisation—it’s about accountability,” he said.
The Minister thanked key stakeholders including staff of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GHAPOHA), the Chief of Staff, and National Security for their support in recovering the containers. He stressed that the situation must not be repeated under his leadership.
“It’s been a very difficult task, but we must never go down that road again. As Minister, I will not tolerate such negligence,” he added.
Contract Audits Reveal Major Irregularities
In addition to the container recovery efforts, Mr. Jinapor revealed that ECG’s management has reviewed 347 contracts and terminated 202 of them—without incurring any costs or facing legal consequences.
“Your MD and team have done a great job. Of the 347 contracts reviewed, 202 have been terminated successfully, meaning those contracts were never necessary in the first place. Yet someone went ahead to sign them,” he remarked.
Background
In March 2025, the Ministry of Energy reported that over 1,300 containers belonging to ECG could not be accounted for. Only 40 had been recovered at the time. A special committee was set up shortly after to investigate the issue.
Following months of investigation, the committee traced over 2,600 containers, of which approximately 1,500 have now been cleared from the ports.
