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MP Davis Ansah Opoku demands independent inquiry into missing ECG containers

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April 3, 2025
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MP Davis Ansah Opoku demands independent inquiry into missing ECG containers
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Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has urged the Presidency to launch an independent Commission of Inquiry into the disappearance of over 1,300 containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

He emphasized “Over 1,300 containers belonging to ECG are missing—and as usual, the NPP and NDC are locked in a blame game.”

The containers, reportedly missing from Tema Port, have sparked controversy and a political blame game between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Opoku expressed his concerns in a passionate Facebook post, condemning the politicization of the issue while real culprits remain unaddressed.

“While we trade accusations and engage in petty politics, the real saboteurs sit comfortably somewhere, enjoying their loot at the expense of the Ghanaian people. This is not the time for partisanship. This is national theft”

“Can we, for once, rise above the politics and put Ghana first?,” he wrote.

Opoku emphasized the need for transparency and accountability, suggesting that the hearings should be broadcast live on national television to ensure public scrutiny.

“I am praying that in the reset of Ghana, the Presidency commissions a full-scale, independent Commission of Inquiry into this grand theft—and that the hearings be aired live on national television for all Ghanaians to see,” he emphasized.

He added “We need transparency, accountability, and justice. Enough of the rot.”

Opoku’s call comes as investigations continue, with 13 individuals, including 12 Chinese nationals and one Ghanaian, arrested in connection with the missing containers.

Exerpt of the MP post on Facebook:
“Over 1,300 containers belonging to ECG are missing—and as usual, the NPP and NDC are locked in a blame game.

While we trade accusations and engage in petty politics, the real saboteurs sit comfortably somewhere, enjoying their loot at the expense of the Ghanaian people. This is not the time for partisanship. This is national theft.

Can we, for once, rise above the politics and put Ghana first?

I am praying that in the reset of Ghana, the Presidency commissions a full-scale, independent Commission of Inquiry into this grand theft—and that the hearings be aired live on national television for all Ghanaians to see.

We need transparency, accountability, and justice. Enough of the rot.”

Background:
An investigative report on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) uncovered that more than 1,300 containers, which were meant to be cleared at the Tema Port, are unaccounted for.

According to Prof. Innocent Senyo Acquah, chairman of the investigative committee, ECG initially claimed to have 2,491 uncleared containers filled with cables and other essential equipment. However, an independent audit at the port found only 1,134 containers, leaving 1,347 missing.

The findings were presented to the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, who described the situation as alarming. He assured that a full-scale investigation, involving the Attorney General and the Police, would be conducted to track down the missing containers or recover their monetary value.

Key Findings from the Investigation:

  • Before 2022, ECG had a dedicated fund that received weekly allocations for clearing shipments. However, the practice was discontinued due to a lack of funds, as cited by the ECG board.
  • Despite financial constraints, ECG awarded contracts to two firms to clear the containers—one of which was pre-financed by ECG.
  • One of these companies did not have the necessary licence to handle the contract, raising concerns over procurement violations.
  • ECG’s procurement directorate had been merged with its Housing and Estate unit.
  • The Director of Procurement had no prior experience in procurement and was not a member of any professional procurement body.

Source: www.kumasimail.com /Kwadwo Owusu

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