Energy Ministry Probes Missing ECG Containers; Deputy Minister Urges Public to Assist with Information

Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, has appealed to the public to support ongoing investigations into the mysterious disappearance of several containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

Speaking on Channel One TV’s "The Big Issue" on Saturday, April 5, the Deputy Minister addressed mounting public concern after it emerged that 1,357 out of 2,491 containers, designated for ECG’s operations, are unaccounted for.

These containers, reportedly containing critical electrical equipment for nationwide projects, were left at the port for a prolonged period without being cleared—raising serious questions about ECG’s logistics and asset management.

“Currently, the security agency has not given us a report within the last three days,” Gyan Mensah disclosed. “I am very hopeful that when we start the new week, we will take a brief, and they will also be able to relay it back to the media.”

Arrests Made, More Under Probe

The Deputy Minister confirmed that arrests have been made in connection with the case and that the individuals involved are cooperating with investigators.

“The arrested people have been handed over to the police and are currently under investigation. They have also disclosed where they bought [the equipment] from, and we are investigating everyone,” he stated.

Gyan Mensah also hinted that additional individuals may be invited for questioning, including those denying involvement, such as Manager Dubik.

Public Urged to Support the Investigation

Calling for collective action, the Deputy Minister encouraged the public to come forward with any information that could help uncover the truth behind the missing containers.

“We are calling on the public to come up with any information that you know about the issue to the media, to help with the investigation,” he appealed.

An investigative committee has been established to probe the matter further. Its preliminary findings have heightened scrutiny of ECG’s supply chain processes and triggered calls for greater transparency and accountability within the energy sector.

As investigations deepen, the Energy Ministry has assured the public that those found culpable will be held accountable, and measures will be put in place to prevent similar occurrences in the future.