Following the resounding victory of John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 elections, all eyes are on the composition of his new government.
Mahama’s commitment to a streamlined administration aimed at cutting costs and improving efficiency has set the stage for speculation about who will occupy key ministerial positions.
Among the names being discussed is Moses Asaga, whose past remarks about his ambition to lead the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) have resurfaced, reigniting debates about his potential role and the future of Ghana’s oil sector.
In a 2022 video that has since gained attention, Moses Asaga, former Member of Parliament for Nabdam Constituency in the Upper East Region in an interview with Motion TV, expressed his desire to head the GNPC, should Mahama secure another term.
Asaga, who served as an MP from 1997 to 2013, shared his deep concerns about the management of the country’s oil industry under the outgoing Akufo-Addo administration.
He specifically pointed to what he described as widespread mismanagement, corruption, and political interference, all of which, he argued, had severely damaged Ghana’s relationships with international oil companies.
“I’ve been following the oil sector closely, and it’s clear that there has been a significant lack of proper management,” Asaga stated.
“During the Akufo-Addo administration, there was too much political interference, which led to a breakdown in our relationships with international partners.
This mismanagement has resulted in severe losses for the country.”
