The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that authorities have retrieved 40 out of more than 1,300 missing containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

According to him, the containers, which were meant to be cleared at the Tema Port, were reportedly traced to an Indian national, as per his briefing.

In an interaction with Accra-based TV3 on Thursday, March 27, 2025, the energy minister disclosed that national security operatives, acting on intelligence, discovered that the Indian national had stored 40 of the missing containers in a warehouse in Kpone.

He however noted that the suspect has since been arrested.

“Let me commend the National Security Operatives and law enforcement agencies, the information I got is that they have already traced about 40 of them to a particular terminal warehouse in Kpone, which belonged to an Indian man. They have confiscated all 40 containers and moved them to a secure location,” the minister stated.

Jinapor further revealed that, upon interrogation, the suspect claimed he had purchased the containers last year [2024].

“The man indicates that those containers were sold to him last year, and so that is a matter for investigation. The law enforcement agencies will ensure that the law takes its course,” he added.

The minister reassured the public that investigations are ongoing, emphasising the government’s commitment to recovering all missing containers and holding those responsible accountable.

Background

A recent investigative report on the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has revealed that over 1,300 containers intended for clearance at the Tema Port remain unaccounted for.

According to Prof. Innocent Senyo Acquah, chairman of the investigative committee, ECG initially reported having 2,491 uncleared containers filled with cables and other essential equipment.

However, an independent audit at the port identified only 1,134 containers, leaving 1,347 unaccounted for.