Gas deal
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has warned President Akufo-Addo against signing an $800 million gas processing contract. He cautioned that this could lead to significant future financial losses for the state.
This warning comes after allegations by Minority Spokesperson on Energy, John Jinapor, who claimed that the CEO of Ghana National Gas is being pressured by the presidency to approve the contract without proper legislative scrutiny.
During a community engagement at Town Council Line in the Greater Accra Region on Saturday, September 28, Mahama emphasized the importance of presenting the contract to Parliament for approval. He suggested that the government’s rush to sign the deal is driven by self-interest as they near the end of their term in office.
Mahama underscored the long-term implications of the contract, cautioning that it could bind the country for years and that those responsible would be held accountable if the state suffered financial losses.
He expressed concern that the current administration is hurrying to commit the country to a second gas stream before leaving office, despite insufficient gas production over the past 8 years.
Mahama emphasized the need for parliamentary approval for the $800 million gas processing contract and warned that those involved would be held responsible if the state suffered a financial loss.
He pledged to ensure accountability and vowed to counter any actions that do not serve the best interests of Ghanaians.
