NPP Minority Caucus Accuses Mahama Administration of Dishonesty Over Eban-Akoma Discoveries

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The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the Mahama administration of misleading the public over its role in the Eban-Akoma discoveries in Ghana's upstream petroleum sector. According to the caucus, the Mahama administration's claim to have played a significant part in the discoveries is dishonest and disingenuous. The NPP Caucus, citing records, stated that the Eban-Akoma discoveries were made in 2019 and 2021 under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration, with the appraisal program approved by the same administration in 2022. The caucus highlighted the party's record in developing Ghana's hydrocarbon resources, including reforms to the upstream sector's fiscal regime and historic discoveries under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NPP Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the Mahama administration of dishonesty over its claim to have played a role in the Eban-Akoma discoveries.
  • The discoveries were made in 2019 and 2021 under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration.
  • The appraisal program for the Eban-Akoma discoveries was approved by the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration in 2022.
  • The NPP Caucus highlighted the party's record in developing Ghana's hydrocarbon resources, including reforms to the upstream sector's fiscal regime and historic discoveries under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration.
  • Mr. Collins Adomako-Mensah, Ranking Member of the Energy Committee, spoke on behalf of the NPP Minority Caucus.
  • The caucus cited the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration's approval of a joint appraisal program for the Eban-Akoma discoveries, which led to the successful outcome of the program.
  • The Mahama administration's claim is seen as a palsy of truth by the NPP Caucus.

Statistics:

  • The Eban-Akoma discoveries were made in 2019 and 2021 under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration.
  • The appraisal program for the Eban-Akoma discoveries was approved by the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration in 2022.
  • The NPP has implemented reforms to the upstream sector's fiscal regime, which has led to historic discoveries.

Sources:

  • "NPP's Minority Caucus Accuses Mahama Administration of Dishonesty Over Eban-Akoma Discoveries" by Ghana News Agency, 07 July 2025