The Management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commended TV3, an Accra-based TV station for exposing a fuel syphoning incident involving its boom truck.
The ECG said the viral video broadcast by the television station on the incident has enabled Management to commence investigation.
“The staff involved in the alleged siphoning of fuel from the ECG boom truck with registration number GV2474-14, has been identified as a driver stationed at the Regional Office of ECG in Cape Coast. A full-scale investigation has commenced in line with our disciplinary procedure,” a statement dated December 14, 2023 and signed by Mr William Boateng, Director of Communication read.
The video was originally aired on the #JohniesBite segment of 3FM’s morning show hosted by award winning Johnnie Hughes, and simulcast on TV3.
The Management of the power distribution company thanked TV3 for broadcasting the incident.
“We take this opportunity to thank TV3, and wish to encourage the general public to report any wrongdoing by our staff via our call centre and WhatsApp line on 0302 611 611,” Mr Boateng wrote.