Ghana: 8 Chinese Nationals, 1 Ghanaian Arrested During Search For Missing ECG Containers

Ghana’s national security has arrested eight Chinese nationals and a Ghanaian at a factory at Shai Hills, a suburb of Greater Accra, in the search for a missing containers containing electrical items belonging power distribution company, Electricity Company of Ghana.

A National Intelligence Bureau operative, who briefed a section of Ghanaian journalists, revealed that the agency received intel which led them to the company.

Upon arrival, they discovered that several Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) cables had been vandalized, cut into pieces, and melted into liquid form.

The liquid metal was then molded into round aluminum bars, and some were powdered for export at high prices, according to the security officer.

Ghana underwent a government transition on January 7, 2025, following the December 7, 2024, Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.

During this transition, the outgoing government informed the incoming administration that ECG had procured electrical equipment loaded in 2,500 containers, which were stuck at the Tema Port.

After assuming office, President John Dramani Mahama appointed John Abdulai Jinapor as the new Minister for Energy and Green Transition. During a recent visit to Tema Port, it was discovered that some containers were missing, prompting the Minister to set up a committee to investigate.

The committee, chaired by Prof. Innocent Senyo Acquah, concluded its investigation and reported that 1,347 containers could not be accounted for.

National security then launched a search for the missing containers.

Source: https://energynewsafrica.com