The Engineering Council of Ghana has raised serious concerns following the arrest of Ing. Michael Wiafe, the General Manager of the Ashanti East Office of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

Ing. Wiafe was detained on April 10, 2024, following his involvement in disconnecting the power supply to Kumasi Technical University due to non-payment, an action reportedly opposed by Regional Minister Simon Osei-Mensah, leading to his arrest.

In a statement released by the council, it underscored that Ing. Wiafe was merely executing his routine responsibilities related to power distribution and payment recovery.

“The Engineering Council is troubled by the fact that an engineering practitioner, who was carrying out his regular duties of ensuring power distribution and recovery of payments, has to face such a harrowing experience,” the statement highlighted.

Such incidents not only deter other engineering professionals but also have the potential to disrupt the work of professionals across various organizations, the council emphasized.

Calling for an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the arrest, the Engineering Council aims to prevent future unwarranted interference in the duties of engineers.

“The Engineering Council is urging all engineering practitioners across the country to exercise restraint while appropriate state agencies address the matter,” the statement concluded.

The council's swift response underscores the importance of safeguarding the professional integrity and responsibilities of engineers in Ghana.