A joint investigative committee has located 2,637 previously unaccounted-for containers consigned to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at Tema Port. This discovery, made public on May 26, 2025, significantly exceeds the initial estimate of missing containers and has raised concerns about ECG’s procurement and clearance procedures .
Earlier audits indicated that out of 2,491 containers ordered by ECG between January 2023 and December 2024, only 1,134 had been located, leaving 1,347 unaccounted for. The recent findings suggest that the number of missing containers was underestimated, highlighting potential lapses in inventory management and oversight .
The Ministry of Energy, in collaboration with national security agencies, initiated an investigation into the missing containers. The probe revealed that many containers had exceeded the 60-day port clearance window and were scattered across multiple terminals at Tema Port .
In a related development, 40 of the missing containers were found in a warehouse in Kpone, owned by an Indian national. The warehouse owner claimed the containers were sold to him in 2024. All 40 containers have been confiscated and relocated to a secure facility pending further investigation .
Following the discovery, the Chief of Staff ordered the immediate evacuation of the containers, and the Energy Minister directed ECG to suspend non-essential procurements and ensure the clearance of all pending deliveries . The Ministry has also called for a comprehensive review of ECG’s procurement and logistical operations to prevent future discrepancies.
The retrieval of the containers is a significant step toward accountability and transparency within ECG. However, the incident underscores the need for stringent oversight mechanisms in public procurement and inventory management to safeguard national resources.
