The Energy Ministry has denied claims made by social media commentator Kevin Taylor regarding a contract involving Tullow, Kosmos, GNPC, and Petro SA.
Mr. Taylor alleged that Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) were involved in diverting $150 million in this transaction.
However, the Ministry has strongly rejected these allegations as baseless and without merit.
Responding to these accusations, the Minister’s press aide, Kofi Abrefa Afena, clarified in a statement that the Energy Ministry is not responsible for signing and approving contracts in the upstream petroleum sector.
Mr. Afena emphasized that the approval of the mentioned contract falls outside the jurisdiction of the Ministry.
He urged the public to disregard these false claims and view them with skepticism.
Furthermore, the Communications Specialist hinted that Dr. Prempeh may pursue legal action to address the damage to his reputation caused by Taylor’s allegations.