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Breakthrough in missing ECG container case: 40 recovered, Indian arrested:

*Breakthrough in Missing ECG Containers Case: 40 Recovered, Indian National Arrested*

National Security operatives have made a significant breakthrough in the case of missing Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) containers, recovering 40 out of the over 1,300 containers that went unaccounted for. An Indian national has been taken into custody in connection with the missing containers, claiming to have legally purchased them last year.

Authorities are currently verifying his claims and working to identify all individuals involved in the alleged transaction.

Minister for Energy and Green Transitions, John Abdulai Jinapor, has launched a criminal investigation into the disappearance of the ECG containers from Tema Harbour.

Preliminary investigations revealed a discrepancy in the number of containers reported by the outgoing NPP administration, with the actual number of missing containers exceeding 1,300. This alarming discovery has prompted calls for accountability and swift action, with Minister Jinapor assuring that criminal investigations will be launched immediately and perpetrators will be prosecuted.

The missing ECG containers scandal has raised serious concerns about transparency and procurement processes within the company, highlighting systemic inefficiencies and accountability issues. Surely, as the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this case will impact the country’s efforts to stabilize its economy and promote good governance.

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