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1300 Missing ECG Containers : John Jinapor sheds light on situation on the Asaase Breakfast Show
The findings were disclosed by the chairman of the investigative committee, Prof. Innocent Senyo Acquah, who noted that ECG initially claimed to have 2,491 uncleared containers at the port, containing cables and other equipment. However, an independent audit found only 1,134 containers, leaving 1,347 missing.
Prof. Acquah presented the committee’s findings to the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, who described the revelations as alarming. He assured that thorough investigations would be conducted with the assistance of the Attorney General and the Police to retrieve the missing containers or their monetary equivalent.
Transition Discrepancies and Financial Liabilities
During the transition process, the outgoing New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration had indicated that about 3,000 ECG containers were being held at the Tema Port due to the company’s inability to clear them.
However, upon assuming office, Minister Jinapor personally visited the port, where he was presented with a different figure of 2,500, incurring a demurrage cost of GH₵1.5 billion.
The inconsistencies in reported figures prompted the minister to establish a five-member investigative committee to verify the circumstances surrounding the containers. The committee’s report confirmed that more than 1,300 containers were unaccounted for, contradicting the previous administration’s narrative.
Questionable Procurement Practices
The investigation further uncovered troubling procurement irregularities. Before 2022, ECG had a dedicated fund that received weekly allocations for clearing the containers. However, this practice was discontinued, with the ECG board citing financial constraints. Despite this, ECG awarded contracts to two companies to clear the containers, with one of them receiving pre-financing from ECG. It was later discovered that one of these firms lacked the required license to execute the contract, raising concerns over procurement breaches.
Additionally, the committee found that ECG’s Procurement Directorate had been merged with the Housing and Estate Unit. Background checks on the Director of Procurement revealed that he had no prior experience in procurement and was not affiliated with any professional procurement body.
Government's Response and Next Steps
Receiving the report, Minister Jinapor assured the public that decisive action would be taken. “The over 1,300 containers cannot vanish into thin air. We will work with the AG and the Police to ensure those responsible are brought to book to retrieve the containers or the monetary value of the same,” he stated.
He further announced that ECG’s Procurement Unit would be decoupled within a week, with swift and far-reaching reforms to follow. “It cannot be business as usual. We are not targeting anybody, but we will make sure whoever is responsible will be held liable,” he emphasized.
The minister confirmed that criminal investigations would commence immediately, ensuring that perpetrators of any wrongdoing are prosecuted. This move is expected to restore public confidence in ECG’s procurement processes and curb financial losses attributed to mismanagement.
As Ghana grapples with energy sector challenges, the revelations surrounding the missing ECG containers highlight the need for greater transparency and accountability in state institutions. The outcome of the government’s probe will be closely monitored by stakeholders, as efforts are made to uncover the truth and hold those responsible accountable.Show More
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