The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has revealed that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has engaged in procurement practices that exceed legal limits, warranting a forensic audit into its operations.
In an interview on TV3’s KeyPoints, he stated, “The ECG has procured items way above the legal limits. We will do a forensic audit of these containers. This is just the beginning. We are looking into ECG’s procurement structures. The system began to decay in 2022.”
According to Mr. Jinapor, a network within ECG has been operating like a cartel, influencing procurement decisions. He assured the public that investigations will be thorough and all individuals implicated will be given a fair opportunity to respond to any allegations.
“It is like a cartel that has been operating. The issue of the invitation of the former MD will follow now. Everybody will be given a fair hearing and opportunities to answer,” he said.
The minister’s remarks come amid growing concerns over financial mismanagement within ECG, including the disappearance of 1,328 containers belonging to the power distributor.
Authorities have already begun retrieving missing items from private companies and warehouses suspected to be involved in illegal dealings with ECG assets.
Mr. Jinapor reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring accountability and implementing necessary reforms to prevent future procurement irregularities.
