Economist and Political Risk Analyst, Dr Theo Acheampong, is calling for the prosecution of those responsible for the disappearance of containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) from the Tema Port.

This demand follows reports that ECG had listed 2,491 uncleared containers, which contained essential cables and equipment for the country’s energy infrastructure.

However, an independent audit at the port revealed a startling discrepancy where only 1,134 containers were located, leaving 1,357 unaccounted for.

The financial loss tied to these missing containers is substantial, raising public concern over how such a significant amount of critical materials could disappear without detection.

Dr Acheampong speaking on Channel One TV's Big Issue program on April 5, 2025, emphasised the need for a thorough investigation and for those responsible to face prosecution.

“It is crucial that we get to the bottom of this and if it is found that individuals have broken the law, I fully support criminal prosecution. This situation is deeply troubling, and immediate action is necessary,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the saga took another twist when Samuel Dubik Mahama, former Managing Director of ECG, revealed that he had not been consulted by the investigative committee looking into the missing containers.

Dr Acheampong acknowledged that it would have been beneficial for the committee to hear Mahama’s side of the story. However, he stressed that the investigation should have focused on the institution itself, including its records and employees.

“While consulting the former ECG MD would have been useful, the focus should remain on ECG as an institution, which has its own processes and documentation that the committee would have relied on,” he said.

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.

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