The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to halt the procurement of non-essential items and to reform its procurement processes to prevent future financial and logistical challenges.
This directive follows an investigation which revealed that 2,637 containers intended for ECG had remained uncleared at the Tema Port for over 60 days. The delay resulted in substantial demurrage fees and disrupted the company’s operations.
According to Richmond Rockson, Head of Communications at the Ministry, the containers were scattered across various sections of the port, and ECG had failed to clear them within the required timeframe.
Dr. Jinapor attributed the issue to ECG’s current procurement approach, criticizing the utility’s role in clearing goods from the port. He emphasized that ECG should not be responsible for port clearance.
To address the problem, the minister has mandated that going forward, all suppliers must be responsible for clearing and delivering goods directly to ECG. Only after full delivery will items be handed over to the company.
“This approach will help reduce waste and ensure accountability in the use of public funds,” Mr. Rockson explained.
