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TOR plans to commence refinery operations in last quarter
The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Mr. Edmond Kombat has indicated that, they intend to commence refinery operations in October, 2025.
He made this statement when officials of TOR appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Energy to brief the Committee on their mandate, work plans for the year 2025 as well as their operational challenges.
The Chairman of the Committee and MP for Ho West, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedrah, in his opening address indicated that,the engagement forms part of the Committee’s oversight responsibility of the agencies under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
The MD in his presentation indicated that, they will continue with the Gantry and Terminal upgrade.
They will also complete ongoing projects commenced by the previous Administration as well as work on their debt and financial restructuring as well as retooling of their laboratory.
The MD made a special appeal to the Committee to help them resolve some of their challenges.
They include restructuring of their debts with the ESLA receivables,converting GOG debts into equity,reinstating the TOR portion of the ESLA Levy,allowing TOR to participate in the primary distribution margin,giving TOR a representation on the Laycan Committee among others.
The MP for Old Tafo, Vincent Assafuah, has criticised what he describes as an attempt by the President to influence the work of Parliament in the ongoing debate over the future of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
On his facebook post in response to recent developments, Assafuah argued that those who previously claimed he did not understand the separation of powers must now reconsider their position.
He noted that the current situation shows the President trying to direct Parliamentarians on how to carry out their duties, a move he believes challenges the very principles those critics defended.
Assafuah urged the President to restrain the Deputy Attorney General, Justice Sai, following the widespread public backlash over moves linked to the possible scrapping of the OSP.
He stressed that the case currently before the court should be withdrawn, describing it as unnecessary.
He referenced Section 4 of the OSP Act, explaining that all prosecutions by the Office of the Special Prosecutor must be authorised by the Attorney General, whose powers he described as sacrosanct.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Presidency has addressed a social media report claiming that some visiting African American tourists were approached by people pretending to be police officers.
In a statement, the office noted that such information can cause fear among visitors, especially those travelling from the diaspora during the festive season.
It assured the public that Ghana treats all reports concerning the safety of travellers with urgency.
According to the statement, the Ghana Police Service and the Cyber Security Authority have begun a full investigation to verify the story and identify anyone involved.
The office emphasised that thousands of visitors arrive in the country at this time of year, and every traveller deserves to feel safe and respected.
The Diaspora Affairs Office reaffirmed Ghana’s reputation as a peaceful and welcoming destination.
It added that all security and intelligence agencies are working together to ensure the country remains a trusted and enjoyable place for visitors exploring its culture, heritage and beauty.
The update was issued by Kofi Okyere Darko, Director of Diaspora Affairs.
By: Jacob Aggrey
