A joint investigative committee has uncovered 2,637 previously unaccounted-for containers consigned to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), more than doubling the initially reported figure of 1,300 containers.
In an interview with 3News, as monitored by GhanaWeb, on May 26, 2025 the Spokesperson and Head of Communications at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, confirmed that the containers were located at multiple terminals within the Tema Port, raising concerns.
The discovery was made by a special committee comprising representatives from National Security, the Ministry of Transport, the Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority (GPHA), and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
As of April 30, 2025, the containers were found at the following locations:
860 at Meridian Port Services
1,237 at GPHA Terminals
272 already evacuated by National Security
194 at Amaris Terminal
20 at ATLAS Manufacturing Terminal
According to the committee, further investigations revealed that 2,437 of the containers had exceeded the 60-day clearance period, resulting in significant demurrage charges.
Authorities are continuing efforts to address the backlog and prevent future lapses in the importation and clearance process.
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