The Ghana National Gas Company Limited (Ghana Gas) has refuted claims of internal conflict between its Chief Executive Officer, Judith Adjobah Blay, and Chairman of the Board, Kofi Totobi Quakyi. The state-owned energy firm called the circulating social media reports false and a deliberate attempt to create discord.
Ghana Gas issued a statement on Saturday, June 6, affirming unity between the Board and executive management. It stressed both parties work closely with mutual respect to achieve company objectives. Anonymous individuals are attempting to undermine confidence in the organisation's leadership through entirely false feud allegations.
This clarification comes as Ghana's energy sector faces various operational and economic pressures. Reliable energy supply is crucial for economic stability and growth. Unconfirmed reports of leadership disputes in key state-owned enterprises can weaken investor confidence and affect the company's operational efficiency.
The company maintains its governance structures are strong and effective. This allows Ghana Gas to focus on its mandate within Ghana's energy sector. The Board and management are united in purpose and committed to advancing the company's strategic goals.
Ghana Gas also addressed recent promotions involving 50 employees. The company explained these promotions were part of a structured internal process. This process aimed to address long-overdue career progression, divisional realignment, and staff development. Management confirmed the promotions followed extensive internal consultations and had full Board oversight and support. It rejected suggestions that the exercise was irregular or created internal tensions. The process was conducted according to established procedures to strengthen institutional capacity.
Beyond these internal clarifications, Ghana Gas highlighted significant operational achievements. The company reported a rise in gas production throughput. Production increased from a historic average of 100 million standard cubic feet per day to about 120 million standard cubic feet per day. This represents a 20% increase in daily gas output. This enhanced fuel supply benefits downstream consumers and strengthens national energy security. It also contributes to improved stability within the power sector.
Improved gas supply helps moderate fuel costs for power producers and industrial users. This supports broader economic activity across the country. The gas sector is a vital component of Ghana's energy mix, supporting electricity generation and industrial processes. Increased output from Ghana Gas directly impacts the financial health of the energy sector.
Ghana Gas reaffirmed its commitment to good governance. Both the Board and management will remain dedicated to transparency, accountability, and sound corporate governance practices. All stakeholders within the organisation are focused on collaborating. They aim to advance the company’s strategic objectives and support Ghana's wider energy development agenda. This focus is critical for maintaining operational efficiency and financial viability within a competitive global energy market.