
IMANI Africa has called on the government to ensure a transparent investigation into the missing containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
IMANI Africa also wants the government to implement strict financial controls within the Energy Ministry and explore alternative funding mechanisms to maintain essential projects.
Without decisive action, IMANI said, the energy sector’s instability could have long-term consequences on Ghana’s economic growth and business environment.
In a report, IMANI said in a report titled “Criticality Analysis of Key Economic Issues – March 24 – 28, 2025” that “The controversy surrounding the missing equipment and budget cuts may erode public trust in the ministry’s ability to manage resources effectively, prompting calls for greater oversight and transparency.
“If the missing equipment and budget constraints lead to delays in power supply improvements, businesses and households could face more frequent outages, affecting productivity and daily activities.”
Over the past months, concerns have been raised regarding the disappearance or delay in clearing vital electrical equipment meant for national power distribution.
It has emerged that the National Security Council Secretariat formally requested assistance from the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to evacuate 706 containers belonging to the ECG.
The letter, dated March 7, 2025, and signed by National Security Coordinator Osman Abdul-Razak, instructs that the containers be transferred to the National Security Council Secretariat’s warehouse in Abelemkpe, Accra.
The document, which has been received and stamped by the GPHA, also calls for the suspension of all port charges on the containers until ongoing investigations are concluded.
Copies of the letter were sent to the Minister of Transport and the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), indicating high-level governmental oversight on the matter.
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See the letter by the National Security Coordinator Osman Abdul-Razak below:
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