Kofi Abrefa Afena, the press aide to Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has contested assertions made by lawyer Isaac Minta Larbi concerning purported disagreements over Ghana's lithium contract.

Mr Afena has unequivocally stated that the jurisdiction for the lithium agreement falls under the purview of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, not the Energy Ministry.

In addressing the misalignment, Mr Afena highlighted that on Thursday, December 7, 2023, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources addressed the press specifically regarding the lithium contract.

He underscored that Dr. Prempeh, as the Energy Minister, has refrained from making any comments on this matter.

Mr Afena pinpointed the source of the misunderstanding to a misinterpretation of ministerial and agency alignment, urging Mr. Minta Larbi to promptly rectify the article for accuracy.

This clarification comes after Mr. Afena spoke in an interview over the weekend.

Moreover, he emphasized that the inclusion of the Minerals Commission CEO in Larbi's article should serve as a clear indication that the issue is entirely unrelated to the Energy Ministry.

This comprehensive clarification aims to set the record straight and dispel any misconceptions regarding Dr. Prempeh's involvement in the lithium contract disagreements.