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President Akufo-Addo has appointed Joseph Abuabu Dadzie as the acting CEO of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).
Previously serving as the deputy chief executive (DCE) overseeing business development, strategy, and commerce until December, Joseph Abuabu Dadzie now steps into the role following the resignation of Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah, who was appointed CEO in April 2022.
Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah tendered his resignation letter to President Akufo-Addo on Thursday, March 28, at the Jubilee House.
In the appointment letter dated Wednesday, April 3, 2024, and signed by the secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, it was stated, “Pursuant to Section 10 (2) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Act, 1983 (P.N.D.C.L. 64), I am pleased to inform you that the President has appointed you to act as the Chief Executive of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (the ‘Corporation’) pending receipt of the required advice of the honorable Minister for Energy, given in consultation with the Public Services Commission.”
The letter further indicated, “Your appointment is effective 2nd May 2024. I take this opportunity to congratulate you formally on your appointment. Kindly indicate your acceptance or otherwise of this appointment within 14 days of receipt of this letter. Please accept the President’s best wishes.”
Copies of the letter were sent to the Vice President, Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Minister for Energy, Chairman of the Public Services Commission, and the Board Chairman of the GNPC.
