The Technical Council of Ghana expressed serious concern over Mr. Ing’s arrest. Michael Wiafe, General Manager of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Ashanti East Office, said:
Ing. Mr Wiafe was detained on April 10, 2024 after overseeing an operation to cut off electricity supply to the Kumasi University of Technology for non-payment, a step reportedly taken by Regional Minister Simon – Disapproved by Osei Mensah and directed for arrest. .
In a statement released by the council, Inge emphasized: Mr. Wiafe was simply carrying out day-to-day responsibilities related to power distribution and payment collection.
βThe Technical Council is concerned by the fact that engineers carrying out their normal duties of ensuring distribution of electricity and collection of payments have to face such a harrowing experience.
“Such developments could not only discourage other engineering professionals, but also potentially interfere with the work of other professionals within their respective organizations,” the statement reads in part. It’s dark.
The Technical Council called for an immediate and thorough investigation to understand the circumstances that led to the arrest and to prevent future unwarranted interference with engineers’ duties.
βThe Engineering Council calls for an immediate investigation into this matter. All necessary steps must be taken to prevent similar undue interference with the diligent performance of professional duties.
“The Council urges all engineering stakeholders across the country to exercise restraint while the appropriate state agencies address this issue,” it added.