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Energy Minister inspects 2,500 uncleared ECG containers at Tema Port
The Minister of Energy, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has conducted an inspection tour of the Tema Harbour to evaluate the status of approximately 2,500 containers procured by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) but left uncleared at the port.
This visit underscores the Minister’s dedication to addressing inefficiencies within the energy sector and promoting the prudent use of national resources.
The uncleared containers, containing critical materials purchased under the previous administration, have accumulated demurrage charges amounting to an alarming GHS 1.5 billion.
The situation reveals significant lapses in resource management and inter-agency coordination, resulting in a severe financial burden on the nation.
Hon. Jinapor expressed deep concern about the matter, describing it as unacceptable and pledging the Ministry’s commitment to improving operational efficiency and accountability.
He stressed the importance of taking immediate action to clear the containers, which would mitigate further financial losses and facilitate the execution of key energy initiatives for the benefit of Ghanaians.
The Minister assured the public that steps will be taken to prevent such occurrences in the future, emphasising the need for efficient management of public resources to advance the country’s developmental objectives.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Executive Committee member and Volta River Authority (VRA) Board Member, Wonder Victor Kutor, has described calls for the resignation of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as premature and unjustified.
He argued that there was no evidence to establish that the minister had committed any wrongdoing to warrant such demands.
Speaking on Joy News in Accra on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Mr Kutor questioned what had changed to justify the growing calls for the minister to step down.
He recalled that the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, had earlier indicated that the opposition was not accusing Mr Ablakwa of any wrongdoing.
Mr Kutor, therefore, challenged those demanding the minister’s resignation to provide fresh evidence to support their position.
“The call for the Minister to resign is premature, it is untenable. There is no evidence. I mean, what has he done wrong?” he questioned.
He added that documents, including boarding passes, airline receipts and flight manifests relating to the minister’s return journey, had been provided.
Mr Kutor expressed concern that the calls for Mr Ablakwa’s resignation could discourage young politicians from speaking out against corruption and advocating transparency.
According to him, politicians should not be targeted or maligned for demanding accountability, warning that such treatment could create the impression that speaking against corruption could later become a liability when one is appointed to public office.
He maintained that calling for accountability and transparency should not be used as grounds to target public officials without evidence of wrongdoing.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana will host the Africa Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTAC) 2026 alongside Industrial Skills Week Africa (ISWA) 2026 in Accra from December 9 to 12, 2026.
On the back of these programmes, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on corporate Ghana, the media and the general public to support the initiative through partnerships, sponsorships and active participation.
The events, supported by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), will bring together stakeholders to celebrate Africa’s rich cultural heritage, strengthen the creative economy, promote industrial skills development and create employment opportunities for young people.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
