ECG Summoned by Parliament Over Power Crisis and Missing 23 Containers
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is in the hot seat today as it appears before Parliament’s Energy Committee to answer tough questions over deepening power supply challenges and a mysterious case involving 23 missing containers filled with crucial electrical equipment worth GH₵12 million.
The hearing, which is taking place at the Peduase Valley Resort in the Eastern Region, is set to explore multiple crises confronting the power sector—from frequent outages affecting thousands to financial mismanagement and stalled reforms.
Energy Minister John Jinapor has already painted a grim picture of the state of Ghana’s energy sector, raising alarm over growing debt levels and inefficiencies.
The ECG’s leadership is now expected to give clear explanations not only for the persistent blackouts but also for the disappearance of high-value equipment meant for power distribution improvements.
According to JoyNews’ Parliamentary Affairs Correspondent Kwaku Asante, committee members are demanding answers on why many parts of the country continue to suffer from unreliable electricity.
The session will also explore whether plans to privatise electricity distribution and revenue collection are back on the table amid operational failures.
Joining the ECG at the hearing are the Volta River Authority (VRA) and Bui Power Authority.
The VRA is expected to respond to lingering questions over the devastating Akosombo Dam spillage in 2023, which led to the displacement of more than 35,000 residents in over 300 communities across the Volta and Eastern Regions. The aftermath of the disaster continues to raise questions about accountability and emergency preparedness.
Meanwhile, Bui Power Authority is scheduled to present its five-year development roadmap, which includes plans to boost national capacity by 400 megawatts through new solar-hybrid projects by 2028.
As scrutiny intensifies, today’s proceedings could significantly shape future policy direction in Ghana’s struggling power sector.
Story by Adwoa S. Danso
