Dubik Mahama Slams ECG Missing Containers Probe, Says He Was Never Invited to Speak

Samuel Dubik Mahama, the former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has expressed his dissatisfaction with the technical committee that investigated the case of missing ECG containers. He claims the committee acted unfairly by failing to invite him to present his side of the story despite naming him in their report. Mahama’s comments have sparked further controversy in the ongoing investigation into the missing containers.

Unfair Investigation Process

In an exclusive interview with Alfred Ocansey on Ghana Tonight on TV3, Mahama voiced his frustration with the investigative committee’s approach. According to Mahama, the committee completed its investigation without consulting him, despite including his name in the final report. “As I sit here, the committee completed the job without speaking to me. Yet, I am named in the committee’s report,” he stated. “They spoke to the directors at ECG, but not to me. So how would you feel if you were in my shoes?” Mahama emphasized that, in his view, the investigation lacked fairness and transparency, as he was not allowed to provide his account. His concerns stemmed from the fact that, while the committee interviewed directors at ECG, his perspective and involvement were not considered. This has led him to question the legitimacy of the investigation’s findings.

Jurisdiction Issues and Auction Controversy

One of Mahama’s main points of contention revolves around the disappearance of the containers, which he claims remained under the jurisdiction of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and Ghana Customs when the alleged incident occurred. He expressed confusion over why the containers were auctioned without notifying ECG, questioning whether proper procedures were followed. Mahama specifically highlighted the fact that ECG had not cleared the containers, but he questioned whether that was a sufficient reason for the containers to be auctioned off without informing the relevant ECG officials. “Did they even write to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for clarification? Letters are flying around, and when I was in office, I know I wrote,” Mahama pointed out. He believes that the proper channels were not followed before the auction took place.

Refusal to Comment on the Report

In addition to his criticism of the investigation’s process, Mahama made it clear that he has chosen not to address the specific claims in the committee’s report until he is formally invited by the appropriate authorities to present his side of the case. “I have decided not to speak to the committee’s report because I want us to fully appreciate the situation regarding these containers,” Mahama said. His decision reflects his desire for a more thorough understanding of the issue before engaging in any public defense.

Ongoing Controversy

The issue of the missing ECG containers has ignited widespread debate in Ghana. A recent report by a ministerial technical committee revealed that over 1,346 ECG containers could not be accounted for, raising questions about potential negligence and mismanagement. Mahama’s refusal to comment on the report until he is officially invited has only added to the growing uncertainty surrounding the case. As the investigation into the missing containers continues, Mahama’s criticisms highlight concerns over the handling of the case and the fairness of the process.