Africa-Press – Cape verde. The Cape Verdean Public Electricity Production Company (EPEC) filed a complaint with the Judicial Police (PJ) today following a series of unusual incidents at the Palmarejo Power Plant since early September.
According to a company statement, which Inforpress had access to, the PJ’s participation aims to allow the competent authorities to evaluate and investigate all existing evidence, clarifying the origin and nature of the incidents, as well as determining potential responsibilities if irregular or criminal situations are confirmed.
EPEC also stated that the decision to notify the PJ was made “in the spirit of complete transparency, worker protection, institutional responsibility, and protection of the public interest.”
The company also reaffirmed its confidence in the Southern Production Directorate, which has acted “professionally and committedly” in resolving the reported issues.
The same source stressed that the ongoing investigations should not be a cause for speculation or alarm, and are being conducted with the sole purpose of clarifying the facts and reinforcing confidence in the company’s operations.
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