The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that the committee investigating the saga of missing containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has successfully traced 2,637 containers, marking a major breakthrough in the ongoing probe. This updated figure—more than double the number initially declared missing—has reignited public debate.
In March 2025, the Ministry reported that about 1,300 ECG containers were unaccounted for, with only 40 recovered at the time. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Richmond Rockson, Head of Communications at the Ministry, shed light on the conflicting figures and steps taken to verify the actual count. He explained that during the transition, the team initially flagged 3,000 ECG containers as uncleared at the port. However, upon taking office, the new Energy Minister was informed that approximately 2,500 containers were still pending clearance.
“The minister was receiving conflicting figures, so he ordered an investigation to determine the actual number of missing containers,” Rockson stated. “The investigation revealed that, in total, 2,637 containers were involved. Out of this, 2,583 are now confirmed to be in the possession of port authorities.” Rockson emphasized that the probe was crucial in reconciling discrepancies and providing a more accurate account of ECG’s inventory. He also suggested that further discoveries may follow. Mr Rockson added that if the investigation is allowed to continue, possibly more containers may be found.
By: William Narh
