The Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko has slammed the Chief Executive Officer of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Isaac Osei for challenging plans to convert TOR into a tank farm.
The Energy Minister disclosed in January that government in partnership with the private sector will build a new oil refinery at the cost of $4billion.
The new refinery is expected to produce about 150,000 barrels of oil per day, eight times the current production of the TOR when completed, leading to the gradual easing out of TOR into a tank farm—a move the management of TOR labelled as ludicrous.
Mr. Osei and his board chairman, in a united voice, have kicked against the decision wondering why the refinery will be scrapped at a time when it has installed a catalytic cracker with the hope to commence full operations.
“I didn’t come to TOR to preside over its demise. I have not come here to run this company by scrapping it,” Isaac Osei said, adding: “I don’t think converting it into a tank farm is the way forward.”
Commenting on CEO of TOR’s opposition to the ‘tank farm’ idea on the sidelines of the Licensing Bids Evaluation and Negotiation Committee, Agyarko said Mr. Osei has no locus to question the move.
He said: “If you are a minister, it’s beneath you to engage your subordinate on something both of you disagree on in public or on radio. And if you are under a minister and you disagree with his decision you don’t resort to the radio to vent your displeasure.
“So as a minister, I will not engage any of my subordinates over issues we disagree on radio. It’s beneath me. I’m not being boastful or arrogant. It’s just not right. The President will be in town tonight; I will engage him on the matter and move it on from there not my subordinate,” he added.
Source: starnews
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Perfect answer minister
That is it! Right on point!! We are solidly brhind you, Mr.Minister. These are matters for Eagles not Chickens and Vultures. @Ama and Mike: You guys can think all you want, Leadership requires strong character and bravery, not chicken play. What you see us arrogance, we see as strenght. Boakye Agyarko will NEVER be intimidated by chicks and vultures! They are beneath him. He answers ONLY to GOD and the Commander In-Chief of the Armed Forces (NADAA--The representative of the People). The baby's can cry all they want, he won't change their diapers! #WebHunter
Isaac must be smart and stop this power play. It will not help him. There is no way the minister will put out such a big policy statement if he had not got the blessing of the Commander In Chief. If Isaac was not part of the discussion, he should get more details from the minister or go to the Prez before he starts exposing his cross with the Minister. It is only ego that will prevent Isaac from seeking details from the minister.
This is not arrogance, is just who he is, and proud with his stance not to debate Mr Isaac Osei on radio. Bravo
I expect this man to be circumspect with his utterances. In our part of the world such behaviours are normally deemed as arrogance and disrespectful. Some of these men you are referring to as your subordinates may have more knowledge and experience than you. Being a minister does not make you knowledgeable and Lord over everyone. The President need to fire him if he continues this way
Arrogance will destroy you. You are a minister so you can unilateral decisions without informing those you consider subordinates? Remember you won’t be a minister for the rest of your life.
Mr. Agyarko, you have said it all. Case closed finito.
MR AGYARKO DO YOU KNOW IF WE REFINE FUEL IN GHANA IT MAKES THE CEDI STRONG AGAINST THE DOLLAR? MASSA YOU CAN'T SIGN ANY DEAL WITH A FOREIGN COMPANY AND TAKES YOUR PERCENTAGE.
Legally you’re right!! But morally you’re WRONG!! You can choose which side to play on! It’s your choice!!