The Minority Caucus in Parliament has leveled accusations against the Akufo-Addo administration, claiming it is actively awarding natural gas contracts despite its impending departure from office.

John Abdulai Jinapor, the Ranking Member on the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, specifically pointed out that the government is pursuing agreements with private companies for natural gas without obtaining parliamentary approval.

During a media briefing on Monday, May 6, 2024, Jinapor labeled these actions as suspicious and unlawful, warning of negative consequences for the nation in the long run.

"We have taken delivery of documents that suggest the award of a contract, or what is technically known as GPP2, which is the second phase of the gas infrastructure project for the country, was taken under very opaque, dubious, and suspicious circumstances.

"Indeed, we are getting confirmation that the original company that bid for the contract was a foreign one, but because of greed and corruption, some elements in government have connived to constitute a local company in order to avoid parliamentary scrutiny," the lawmaker said.

John Jinapor went on to claim that there are two factions within the current government intent on exploiting the Ghana Gas Company Limited for their own personal interests.

He pointed to a scenario where one faction favors Intel Logistics Bureau while the other backs Genser Energy Ghana Limited in their bids for the same natural gas resources.

"This has the potential to lead to serious judgement debt against the State.

"We in the Minority wish to send a caution, and let me make it clear that we are aware that some high-ranking officials in government are pressurizing the CEO of Ghana Gas [Dr. Ben Asante] to sign some of these dubious contracts," John Jinapor emphasized.

However, John Jinapor emphasized that the upcoming administration led by John Dramani Mahama will not be constrained by unlawful and non-transparent contracts that undermine the interests of the Republic of Ghana.

Minority: Government Set to Award Non-transparent Gas Contract to Private Firm without Approval