President John Drama is Mahama has appointed Edward Bawa as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), effective today, January 17, 2025.
This appointment is in line with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 10(2) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Act, 1983.
The appointment is pending the required advice from the Honourable Minister for Energy, in consultation with the Public Services Commission.
President Mahama has expressed his congratulations to the former MP for Bongo and wishes him well for his tenure.
This move underscores the President’s commitment to ensuring effective leadership within the GNPC.
The announcement was made by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President.