The Member of Parliament for Bongo and co-spokesperson for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto on energy, Edward Bawa, has called on the government to terminate the questionable arrangement between the Ghana National Gas Company Limited and The Gas Gathering Company Limited (TGGL).
TGGL, incorporated on March 15, 2022, is responsible for overseeing the construction of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant Train 2 (GPP2).
Bawa expressed concerns about the $812 million project, which operates under a Build, Co-own, Cooperate, and Transfer (BCCT) agreement, citing issues of transparency and accountability, particularly regarding the apparent evasion of parliamentary scrutiny.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Mr. Bawa highlighted troubling aspects of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) structure for TGGL, noting the significant influence of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s family.
He explained, “The SPV consists of Axxela Ghana Limited (300,000 shares), Jonmoore International Ltd (25,000 shares), and The Intels Group (175,000 shares)—the President’s family company.
This shift from an original consortium to an SPV seems like a calculated move to secure approval from the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) through a Restricted Tendering Method, further raising concerns about undue political manipulation.”
Bawa further criticized the inclusion of Integrated Logistics Bureau Limited (The Intels Group), which lacks a financial or technical background in the oil and gas sector.
He pointed out that their only previous engagement in this industry was a sole-sourced contract at Ghana Gas’ Takoradi Distribution Station in Aboadze, which remains incomplete.
He raised serious concerns about nepotism, corruption, and abuse of executive power, given that the company’s CEO is believed to be related to the President’s Executive Secretary.
The Bongo MP emphasized that with national elections just two months away, the contract appears to be tainted by political maneuvering and exploitation.
“The people of Ghana are entitled to transparent governance and the responsible use of public funds, not last-minute financial schemes that seem designed to enrich the President’s inner circle at the expense of national development.
This deal casts a shadow over the upcoming elections and could severely damage public trust in the integrity of Ghana’s democratic process. This is not merely a political and an ethical issue; it also borders on illegality.”
“The Ghanaian public deserves full disclosure, parliamentary oversight, and an end to backdoor deals that threaten to undermine both the economy and the principles of democracy.
As the election approaches, Ghanaians must demand accountability and reject any attempt to use state resources for personal or political gain.
We call on all stakeholders to halt this deal immediately and subject it to proper legal and parliamentary scrutiny. Let us ensure that Ghana’s future is not mortgaged by the actions of a few, but secured for the benefit of all,” he said.
