Nana Kwadwo Agyei Yeboah, popularly known as Nana Kay, an aspiring National Organizer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called for an immediate investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) into the activities of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and executives of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR).
During a live interview on Accra-based Kessben FM, Nana Kay expressed his concerns about the transparency and management of oil supplies in Ghana.
Nana Kay has accused President Mahama and the executives of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) of lacking transparency in their dealings with the Ghanaian public.
According to Nana Kay, the government and TOR officials have failed to provide clear and honest information about the refinery’s operations, particularly in light of recent claims regarding the plant’s expected revival. He expressed concerns over the credibility of statements made by the President and called for greater accountability from those in charge of the country’s key energy sector infrastructure.
In a statement that caught the attention of many, he highlighted the disconnection between what President Mahama had recently claimed and the actual state of affairs at the refinery.
The President had announced that TOR would officially begin crude oil refining by the end of October 2025, signaling a significant step toward reviving the refinery, which had been inactive for several years. However, Nana Kay pointed out that the refinery had not even imported any crude oil as of the latest Bank of Ghana report, calling into question the veracity of the announcement.
In his criticism, Nana Kay emphasized the need for accountability, especially given the importance of TOR to Ghana’s energy sector. The refinery’s long-standing inactivity had raised concerns about the country’s energy independence and its reliance on imported refined products. Many Ghanaians, including Nana Kay, had hoped that President Mahama’s announcement would mark the beginning of a new chapter for TOR, but the absence of any recent crude imports raised doubts about the readiness of the refinery to resume operations as planned. The Bank of Ghana’s report, which confirmed that no crude had been imported to the refinery, only added to the skepticism surrounding the feasibility of the President’s statement.
He emphasized the critical need for a comprehensive probe to examine how TOR secures and manages oil supplies, which are essential to the country’s energy and economic stability.
“The citizens deserve to know how these resources are handled, especially at such a sensitive and pivotal time for Ghana’s energy sector,” he added.
Nana Kay’s request for investigation comes in the wake of increasing concerns over the adequacy and fairness of supply chains for petroleum products, a matter that has far-reaching implications for both consumers and businesses across the nation.
He further questioned the integrity of the processes employed by TOR’s leadership and the impact of their operations on national fuel prices.
Source: metrotvonline.com
