{"id":73687,"date":"2014-12-12T14:37:25","date_gmt":"2014-12-12T14:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4cd.e16.myftpupload.com\/?p=73687"},"modified":"2014-12-12T15:32:02","modified_gmt":"2014-12-12T15:32:02","slug":"kwesi-botchwey-speaks-ghana-gas-takeover-was-crude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2014\/12\/kwesi-botchwey-speaks-ghana-gas-takeover-was-crude\/","title":{"rendered":"Kwesi Botchwey speaks: Ghana Gas takeover was ‘crude’"},"content":{"rendered":"
As the turf war between the Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) and the Energy Ministry continues, Board Chairman\u00a0of the GNGC has told Citi FM<\/strong> that the failure of authorities to notify the company over the takeover smacks of disrespect and dishonesty.<\/p>\n “The fact is incontrovertible and I’m making a point that such a fundamental decision was taken with such crudity and haste to say nothing of the discourtesy and disrespect to the board, management and staff was regrettable.”<\/p>\n There is a growing tension between the gas company and the Energy ministry over the takeover.<\/p>\n [contextly_sidebar id=”Sv48o3V2hHROhXWkZ8HT4unJtM8gTZYq”]The Energy Ministry in a press statement on Thursday announced complete takeover of Ghana Gas by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, but Board Chairman of the company, Dr Kwesi Botchwey, issued a counter statement hours after the Ministry\u2019s announcement<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, challenging the take-over claims.<\/p>\n Speaking in an exclusive interview with Citi Breakfast Show<\/strong>\u00a0host, Bernard Avle on the matter, Dr Kwesi Botchwey denied reports that the company was notified over its takeover by the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum.<\/p>\n “The decision was not taken with any consultation with Ghana Gas or even prior notification to Ghana Gas, i heard the decision on radio, just like every other citizen did, such a fundamental decision was taken without any reference to us.”<\/p>\n