ECG Container Confusion Eases as 2,637 Units Traced

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced a major breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into missing containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). A total of 2,637 containers have now been successfully traced.

This update, confirmed by the special committee handling the probe, more than doubles the initial estimate of 1,300 containers reported missing back in March 2025.

At that time, only 40 containers had been recovered, raising public concern and demands for transparency.

Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, May 27, the Ministry’s Head of Communications, Richmond Rockson, explained the source of the confusion.

He said the mismatch in figures came from poor recordkeeping during a ministerial transition earlier in the year.

“In the early stages, about 3,000 containers were flagged as uncleared,” Rockson revealed.

“But when the new Energy Minister assumed office, the number presented was closer to 2,500. Due to this inconsistency, the Minister ordered a full investigation.”

The latest findings from the probe confirmed that 2,637 containers were indeed involved, and of these, 2,583 have been accounted for and are currently with port authorities. This clears much of the confusion that had sparked the controversy.

Rockson emphasized that while the discovery is a major step forward, the investigations are still ongoing, and more details may emerge in the coming weeks.

The saga had attracted national attention and criticism over the management of ECG’s imported assets.

Many Ghanaians had expressed concern about how such a large number of containers could go missing without proper documentation or follow-up.

With most of the containers now traced, public focus has shifted toward ensuring accountability and preventing future lapses.

Citizens and civil society groups continue to call for stronger oversight systems and improved logistics management within government institutions.

The Ministry says it will release a full report once the investigation is complete and has assured the public of its commitment to transparency, accountability, and reform.