A shocking scandal has rocked Ghana’s Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) with the disappearance of over 1,300 containers at Tema Port. The containers, which held critical electrical equipment and materials for national power distribution, vanished under suspicious circumstances.
Mustapha Gbande, Deputy Director in charge of Operations at the Presidency, speaking on Citifm Current Affairs Program, “Eyewitness News” on Monday, March 31, demanded the immediate arrest of Alexander Afenyo-Markin, former Board Chairman of ECG, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, former Energy Minister; and Samuel Dubik Mahama, former CEO of ECG. He said the of three former officials are accused of being responsible for the missing containers.
Gbande’s call for justice comes after a report exposed procurement irregularities and questionable transactions within ECG. The report alleged that some government officials and ECG executives were aware of the improper handling of the containers but failed to take action.
“The Board Chairman, Afenyo-Markin, now wants to run away from responsibility, and it is in the interest of the country for him to be arrested immediately,” Gbande stated. He emphasized that the country cannot continue to tolerate corruption at this level and that it is time for action.
The scandal has sent shockwaves through Ghana, with many calling for a thorough investigation into the matter. The disappearance of the containers has raised serious concerns about accountability within the power sector.
CNR/Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
