The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Asene Manso Akroso Constituency in the Eastern Region, George Kwame Aboagye, has advised the Speaker of Parliament, , to institute an ad hoc committee to investigate the missing ECG containers.
As captured in the parliamentary Hansard during the parliamentary proceedings on March 28, 2025, the lawmaker, speaking on the floor of Parliament, emphasised that it would be appropriate and also serve a precedent if the Speaker of Parliament establish the committee to investigate the missing containers. "We are urging Mr Speaker to institute an ad hoc committee to investigate the missing containers and make recommendations to ensure it does not happen again," said Kwame Aboagye during a submission on the floor of Parliament following the discovery.
When given the floor to make his statement, the MP stated: "Mr Speaker, Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority (GPHA) is charged with managing, maintaining, operating, and controlling all ports in Ghana, including providing efficient port facilities and services, handling large portions of external trade and serving as a regional transit hub. "Mr Speaker the process of clearing goods from Ghana's ports is a multi-step procedure that involves proper documentation, payment of duties and fees, customs inspections, and finally, the physical release of the goods. "While the process is designed to ensure that all goods entering the country comply with the necessary regulations, it can be complex and time-consuming," he stated.
The key agencies responsible for clearing of goods from the ports include the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) which is responsible for customs clearance, assessment of duties and taxes, and ensuring compliance with Ghana's import laws, the Ports Authority which also oversees the operations at the ports, including managing the handling of goods, port charges, and facilitating the physical release of goods, shipping lines/freight.
