Akufo-Addo commissions Ghana's first privately-owned oil refinery

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Zargon 2 years ago

Yet TOR is defunct... you see how useless this govt is??? It has to take another company to come to Ghana to make money of us.. all because we are greedy people and cannot take advantage of situations... we have TOR but we ca ...
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Yet TOR is defunct... you see how useless this govt is??? It has to take another company to come to Ghana to make money of us.. all because we are greedy people and cannot take advantage of situations... we have TOR but we cannot refine smh
Prince 2 years ago

NDC is blending, they never thought this would happen in Ghana, 1D1F is working

NDC is blending, they never thought this would happen in Ghana, 1D1F is working
Kofi 2 years ago

Prince how do you think. Is surprising how some of us think.

Prince how do you think. Is surprising how some of us think.
Prince ohhhh 2 years ago

U need to go back to free she again, NDC is blending paa hmmm

U need to go back to free she again, NDC is blending paa hmmm
Oklemekuku 2 years ago

Lol

Lol
Kutu 2 years ago

What fool. Black man will never think. Why will want TOR prosper? Not surprised- npp man- you can’t think far

What fool. Black man will never think. Why will want TOR prosper? Not surprised- npp man- you can’t think far
Kwaku 2 years ago

Wo maame tw3 S3 odwan, kwasiakwa what has NDC got to do with this.
If not foolishness n stupidity where is naada not helping TOR to get back on its feets

Wo maame tw3 S3 odwan, kwasiakwa what has NDC got to do with this.
If not foolishness n stupidity where is naada not helping TOR to get back on its feets
Who Killed Mills 2 years ago

Why should NAADA help TOR to get back to it's feet. Will that give him chobo or 10%. Don't be naive. Is it possible NAADA is more evil than nahama? I wonder. NAADA is evil paaaa? What is wrong with TOR I ask like you did too. ...
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Why should NAADA help TOR to get back to it's feet. Will that give him chobo or 10%. Don't be naive. Is it possible NAADA is more evil than nahama? I wonder. NAADA is evil paaaa? What is wrong with TOR I ask like you did too. NAADA should be burnt when he dies like a snake. If we don't burn his spirit he would torment us even after he dies. NAADA is evil. Son of lucifer. Wofasi of someone even worse. JB CIA WOFSI
Macron 2 years ago

Prince it seems ur head is full of toilet. 90% of u npp supporters are so foolish. How can u be excited about this while’s TOR is rotting away

Prince it seems ur head is full of toilet. 90% of u npp supporters are so foolish. How can u be excited about this while’s TOR is rotting away
Ray 2 years ago

Tor did not start rotting under this administration..it's a way back.

Tor did not start rotting under this administration..it's a way back.
Who Killed Mills 2 years ago

Oh Ray, please grow up and FEAR POLITICIANS. Someone too said Mills is seriously sick so that was his Alabi to kill Mills for his personal benefit. Not Addo too is learning from fellow evil man. He sees that TOR is sick so h ...
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Oh Ray, please grow up and FEAR POLITICIANS. Someone too said Mills is seriously sick so that was his Alabi to kill Mills for his personal benefit. Not Addo too is learning from fellow evil man. He sees that TOR is sick so he kills TOR for his personal deeds. 10% maybe
Fisherman 2 years ago

Your useless, brainless, mentally retarded, poor ,junkie father might be responsible for Prof Mills death. Brainwashed sycophantic donkey.

Your useless, brainless, mentally retarded, poor ,junkie father might be responsible for Prof Mills death. Brainwashed sycophantic donkey.
MALUUSE 2 years ago

Ray that's a foolish excuse

Ray that's a foolish excuse
Npp must go 2 years ago

Npp are full of criminals they don’t have Ghana at heart

Npp are full of criminals they don’t have Ghana at heart
BANKRUPT PRIMITIVE GHANAIANS 2 years ago

AT A TIME WHEN THE WHOLE CIVILIZED WORLD IS TRANSITIONING TO A CARBON NEUTRAL GLOBALIZED ECONOMY?

BY YEAR 2030-2040, ALL FOSSIL FUEL POWERED MACHINES IN THE WEST WILL BE PHASED OUT, AND THEIR USE OUTLAWED.

SO, DOES AKUF ...
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AT A TIME WHEN THE WHOLE CIVILIZED WORLD IS TRANSITIONING TO A CARBON NEUTRAL GLOBALIZED ECONOMY?

BY YEAR 2030-2040, ALL FOSSIL FUEL POWERED MACHINES IN THE WEST WILL BE PHASED OUT, AND THEIR USE OUTLAWED.

SO, DOES AKUFO-ADDO KNOW THIS?

WHO PAID FOR THAT REFINERY WHEN GHANA ALREADY HAS THE TEMA OIL REFINERY WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN RETRO-FITTED AND STRATEGICALLY EXPANDED SO THAT IT COULD EASILY BE DECOMMISSIONED BY 2030-2040 WHEN THE NEED TO DO SO ARISES?

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE BRAINS OF BLACK AFRICA'S LEADERS?

EVEN CHINA'S ECONOMY IS MOVING AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUEL USAGE AND AND FAST DEVELOPING CARBON NEUTRAL TECHNOLOGIES.

THE CHINESE ARE SMART. THEY ARE BUILDING SUCH POTENTIALLY USELESS FOSSIL FUEL REFINERY FACILITIES FOR AFRICA TO READY SHITHOLE AFRICAN NATIONS TO BECOME DUMPING SHITHOLE GROUNDS FOR WESTERN AND ASIAN DISUSED SHIT TECHNOLOGIES POWERED BY FOSSIL FUELLED GARBAGE FROM THEIR PARTS OF THE GLOBE.
Vinnie 2 years ago

You're a big liar will ships also drive on battery? NDC and illiteracy

You're a big liar will ships also drive on battery? NDC and illiteracy
Vinnie 2 years ago

You this NDC guys do you remember how Rawlings and Tsikata smuggled oil from saltpond for years without Ghanaians knowing? Same NDC collapsed TOR kuffour brought it alive.. Killed again by Mahama simply because most the staff ...
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You this NDC guys do you remember how Rawlings and Tsikata smuggled oil from saltpond for years without Ghanaians knowing? Same NDC collapsed TOR kuffour brought it alive.. Killed again by Mahama simply because most the staff are still NDC and Togolese ayigbe thieves.. Get your head straight Zargon
Full Banku 2 years ago

Idiot !!! Dies Rawlings and his family looks like oil smugglers… appache… kwasia kwa

Idiot !!! Dies Rawlings and his family looks like oil smugglers… appache… kwasia kwa
BANKRUPT PRIMITIVE GHANAIANS 2 years ago

GHANAIANS, OK, WITHOUT RECOURSE TO PEDANTICS, LET DELVE INTO A SIMPLE JSS COMMON SENSE COST-BENEFIT ANALYSES AND SEE IF GHANA'S TAXPAYER CAN MAKE A RETURN ON THE US$2 BILLION INVESTMENT AND START MAKING DECENT PROFITS ON THIS ...
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GHANAIANS, OK, WITHOUT RECOURSE TO PEDANTICS, LET DELVE INTO A SIMPLE JSS COMMON SENSE COST-BENEFIT ANALYSES AND SEE IF GHANA'S TAXPAYER CAN MAKE A RETURN ON THE US$2 BILLION INVESTMENT AND START MAKING DECENT PROFITS ON THIS CRITICAL STRATEGIC NATIONAL INVESTMENT.

FIRST, I MUST INDICATE HERE THAT THERE'S NO "FREE LUNCH" ANYWHERE NOWADAYS, PARTICULARLY FROM THE CHINESE.
TWO, CHINA KNOWS THE DIFFICULT PERIOD THEY'VE COME THROUGH, SO THEY KNOW EXACTLY WHERE THEY'RE GOING FROM NOW UNTIL YEAR 2040 (16 YEARS). SO CHINESE WOULD NEVER PLAY "FATHER CHRISTMAS" WITH THEIR US DOLLARS.

NOW, LET'S GET TO THE NITTY-GRITTY OF THIS CONVERSATION.

FORECAST CRUDE OIL PRICE PER BARREL=US$60.00 2024 Q1 (OPEC+).

OPERATING & MAINTENANCE COST P/A, SAY, US$2 MILLION (M).

OTHER OVERHEADS COST P/A=US$2.0M

FORECAST CRUDE OIL PRICE DECLINE PER BARREL BY YEAR 2040 Q4=US$35.00 (MY FORECAST). THIS WILL INDICATE A LOSS--MAKING SITUATION BECAUSE IT'LL COST MORE THAN US$35.00 TO PRODUCE A BARREL OF CRUDE OIL IN GHANA BY 2040 DUE TO A DRASTIC FALL IN DEMAND STRATEGICALLY TO COLLAPSE OR DISCOURAGE THAT LOSS-MAKING BUSINESS. TIME TO DECOMMISSION THE REFINERY.

DEMOBILIZATION/DECOMMISSION COST P/A=US$2M

CAPITAL OUTLAY (INVESTMENT)=US$2 BN
PERIOD OF RETURN ON INVESTMENT, SAY 10 YEARS + 6 YEARS (2024 - 2040)=16 YEARS, CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT BY YEAR 2040, FOSSIL FUEL CONSUMPTION WOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY DONE WITH.

CONCLUSION: AS I'M NOT PAID FOR THIS, I WILL CONFIDENTLY CONCLUDE HERE BY INDICATING THAT CRASS INEFFICIENCY AND SYSTEMIC CORRUPTION SO ENDEMIC AMONG GHANA'S SUCCESSIVE LEADERSHIP WILL CERTAINLY COLLAPSE THIS BUSINESS BEFORE THE ROI IN 2040 DUE TO THE NEED TO COMPLY WITH BITING IMF AND CHINA EXIM LOANS CONDITIONALITIES .
Kobby11_11 2 years ago

A whole lot of gibberish. In trying to impress the NDC army of ignorant and gullible souls on this platform, you exposed your ignorance and naivety. Come again.

A whole lot of gibberish. In trying to impress the NDC army of ignorant and gullible souls on this platform, you exposed your ignorance and naivety. Come again.
Sam 2 years ago

Ɛsɛ mo ara.

Ɛsɛ mo ara.
Yaw Wontumi 2 years ago

Why is akuffo addo so stupid? In fact short ugly men with okro penis are so stupid. Gbemela akuffo addo.

Why is akuffo addo so stupid? In fact short ugly men with okro penis are so stupid. Gbemela akuffo addo.
Human 2 years ago

Stupid like your dad who wasted his sperms to bring you in being among humans.

Stupid like your dad who wasted his sperms to bring you in being among humans.
Who Killed Mills 2 years ago

Human animal. Your ancestors all be the wasted sperm. Any family way e dey produce idiots like you must have done something serious wrong to be punished with this level stupidity be it just you

Human animal. Your ancestors all be the wasted sperm. Any family way e dey produce idiots like you must have done something serious wrong to be punished with this level stupidity be it just you
Antrowhie 2 years ago

Where are the Dangotes in Ghana?
China has bought Ghana. And the Same NPP criticised Nkrumah for alligning with China.

Where are the Dangotes in Ghana?
China has bought Ghana. And the Same NPP criticised Nkrumah for alligning with China.
Antrowhie 2 years ago

NPP Said to Ghanaisns that Nkrumah wanted all of US to wear the Same cloth.

NPP Said to Ghanaisns that Nkrumah wanted all of US to wear the Same cloth.
Who Killed Mills 2 years ago

Funny how far these Chinese have come. Now they wear more designer than anyone in the world. As to why they all use to wear same clothes deserves a 10 hour documentary. Black tunip and black chokoto all of them. Child or adu ...
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Funny how far these Chinese have come. Now they wear more designer than anyone in the world. As to why they all use to wear same clothes deserves a 10 hour documentary. Black tunip and black chokoto all of them. Child or adult. Man or woman. President or peasant. Good to see them move on
Dave 2 years ago

Eiii Ghana. Nigerian citizens are building and owning their own refineries whereas in Ghana foreigners are the ones building and owning refineries. Why? This is bad o. Once they sell their products they will convert the ced ...
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Eiii Ghana. Nigerian citizens are building and owning their own refineries whereas in Ghana foreigners are the ones building and owning refineries. Why? This is bad o. Once they sell their products they will convert the cedi to dollars and repatriate the dollars to China weakening the cedi and destroying our economy. What is the benefit of this. Meanwhile the Dangotes will reinvest the money back into the economy.
Prince 2 years ago

You have a problem

You have a problem
Joe Twabidi 2 years ago

We'll build our own refinery when you cough up the $2bn needed to build it.You complain when government borrow now that they're not borrowing but rather using the private china money,you are complaining too.Tell me.which so-c ...
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We'll build our own refinery when you cough up the $2bn needed to build it.You complain when government borrow now that they're not borrowing but rather using the private china money,you are complaining too.Tell me.which so-called Ghanaian businessman can raise that huge amount of money to build such a project.
They're only interested in buying fancy cars to impress the poor masses
Kramai 2 years ago

how much did the government borrow $2billion won’t be half of what they got in revenue since 2017

how much did the government borrow $2billion won’t be half of what they got in revenue since 2017
Kwaku 2 years ago

Wo maame tw3 S3 borla,what have they used all the monies they borrowed for on

Wo maame tw3 S3 borla,what have they used all the monies they borrowed for on
BANKRUPT PRIMITIVE GHANAIANS 2 years ago

THIS PRACTICE IS NO NEWS IN GHANA, AND THAT EXPLAINS WHY THE GHANA CEDI IS CONSTANTLY UNDER PRESSURE AGAINST THE CONVERTIBLE CURRENCIES.

THIS WILL CONTINUE TILL THY KINGDOM COME IF WE DO NOT COME TOGETHER AND BUNDLE ALL OF ...
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THIS PRACTICE IS NO NEWS IN GHANA, AND THAT EXPLAINS WHY THE GHANA CEDI IS CONSTANTLY UNDER PRESSURE AGAINST THE CONVERTIBLE CURRENCIES.

THIS WILL CONTINUE TILL THY KINGDOM COME IF WE DO NOT COME TOGETHER AND BUNDLE ALL OF GHANA'S LEADERS, AND BURN THEM ALIVE, WITH ALL THEIR GLOBAL PROPERTIES CONFISCATED TO THE STATE.
Osei Ahmed 2 years ago

Oh, killing the national TOR and building his disguised SOR. This man na bad o!

Oh, killing the national TOR and building his disguised SOR. This man na bad o!
Don 2 years ago

Tweeeeeeeaaaa, The most useless president ever. You run down the nation's refinery and you are proud to commission a private one.I don't blame him but those myopic Ghanaians who saw him a president worthy and voted for him. S ...
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Tweeeeeeeaaaa, The most useless president ever. You run down the nation's refinery and you are proud to commission a private one.I don't blame him but those myopic Ghanaians who saw him a president worthy and voted for him. Such a waste of energy! Tweeeaa!
Felicia 2 years ago

Go to that bloody company and the way our decent kids are being treated in that company. My boy works there as a trainee graduate. They are being giving horrible duties there. Pleeeeeease ghana govt should rescue our kids ooo ...
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Go to that bloody company and the way our decent kids are being treated in that company. My boy works there as a trainee graduate. They are being giving horrible duties there. Pleeeeeease ghana govt should rescue our kids oooooo
NPP friends and family and China coalition 2 years ago

gabby otchere-Dario of course involved. Making millions from China man

Meanwhile all his hundreds senior staff are Chinese , he cannot even hire locals

Plus 300$ milllion dollars worth of tax breaks given to this man

gabby otchere-Dario of course involved. Making millions from China man

Meanwhile all his hundreds senior staff are Chinese , he cannot even hire locals

Plus 300$ milllion dollars worth of tax breaks given to this man
Name no matter: 2 years ago

This shows how competent Ghanaian politicians are. Come to power, steal state money, bank them in a foreign countries and invite foreigners to invest in your vantage economic areas meant for your country. Destroy your own st ...
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This shows how competent Ghanaian politicians are. Come to power, steal state money, bank them in a foreign countries and invite foreigners to invest in your vantage economic areas meant for your country. Destroy your own state enterprises so that foreigners can have enough room to massage the local economy with elite. This is the genius of Ghana politics.
OA 2 years ago

You nailed it on the head. 100 percent correct.

You nailed it on the head. 100 percent correct.
Bana 2 years ago

Ok, fine. But what about the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), leaving it and going to commission another one; leaving your own refinery and going to commission a foreign owned one? I can't get! Guess how many people TOR would employ, ...
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Ok, fine. But what about the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), leaving it and going to commission another one; leaving your own refinery and going to commission a foreign owned one? I can't get! Guess how many people TOR would employ, I can't get it. Oh Ghana, what has happened to us? Kwame Nkrumah's Ghana is bleeding...I'm just shaking my head
Bitter truth#1 2 years ago

Did u listen to the president’s speech, He said plans are on way to bring back ToR to operations again..also this should be a wake up call to every Ghanaian businessman to invest in things like this and stop the expensive c ...
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Did u listen to the president’s speech, He said plans are on way to bring back ToR to operations again..also this should be a wake up call to every Ghanaian businessman to invest in things like this and stop the expensive cars and show off..the Chinese don’t play when it comes to business..Anything concerning business, the Chinese man will take advantage..so every Ghanaian should be up and doing and invest so Ghanaians will have upper Hanson our own economy..no time to play..ask yourself why No Ghanaian invested in this refinery? Huh
Ritewing 2 years ago

Your reference to Nkrumah will not solve our problems. By the early sixties, the government of Ghana had successfully taken over the Tema refinery originally built by the Italians. TOR has since been ran by government. We sh ...
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Your reference to Nkrumah will not solve our problems. By the early sixties, the government of Ghana had successfully taken over the Tema refinery originally built by the Italians. TOR has since been ran by government. We should not discuss profits now, because by some thoughts. Ghana government businesses should not make profits. You accept this. I presume. Since the time of Rawlings Ghana government whichever the colour of the administration, had reinvested in TOR. And yet, there had not been any visible signs of a turnaround . Under the current government arrangements were put in place to get private business to partner government, the owner of TOR to make the refinery get back on its feet. The workforce objected to the idea. Some Civil organisations and presimed knowledgeable people read into the sector ministry arrangements with questionable motives. Finally. as had been the character of organised Labour , the leadership vowed to resit the deal reached with the private investor. So, why should you blame Alkufo Addo for inaugurating a private oil procesding facility which would at least, provide about nine hundred direct jobs to Ghanaians..
Yeboah 2 years ago

It is not the first private refinery in Ghana. We have Platon Oil and Gas at Tema near TOR and another one off the Motorway near Kasapreko Factory. These have been operating since 2011.

It is not the first private refinery in Ghana. We have Platon Oil and Gas at Tema near TOR and another one off the Motorway near Kasapreko Factory. These have been operating since 2011.
ROGUE LAWYER 2 years ago

IF YOU ARE A GHANAIAN, NEVER VOTE FOR THIS NPP under the leadership of AKUFFU ADDO and that fool called Bawumia.
Ghana would be doomed if this country continue to be governed by these criminals for just another 1 year

IF YOU ARE A GHANAIAN, NEVER VOTE FOR THIS NPP under the leadership of AKUFFU ADDO and that fool called Bawumia.
Ghana would be doomed if this country continue to be governed by these criminals for just another 1 year
Spark 2 years ago

These parties are all the same.Dont invest your time in them

These parties are all the same.Dont invest your time in them
Sammy 2 years ago

At least it will give Mahama to come and sell as he sold Tema Harbour and burnt down our chemical shop.

At least it will give Mahama to come and sell as he sold Tema Harbour and burnt down our chemical shop.
Joy 2 years ago

Ever since ndc was formed have you heard them supporting any good thing??? Only "tsoo booi, yeei, tsoo booi, yeei", SHALLOW MINDED, EVIL MINDED AND CANNOT DO HUMANS. If only they are classified as HUMANS!!!

Ever since ndc was formed have you heard them supporting any good thing??? Only "tsoo booi, yeei, tsoo booi, yeei", SHALLOW MINDED, EVIL MINDED AND CANNOT DO HUMANS. If only they are classified as HUMANS!!!
Warrior king 2 years ago

Well done china, our western loud mouth neighbors should learn chinese trick before they over them.hmmmmmmmmm. a word to a wise..........

Well done china, our western loud mouth neighbors should learn chinese trick before they over them.hmmmmmmmmm. a word to a wise..........
Nii Amarteifio 2 years ago

This man is sick and not worthy to be the president of this country. He is a betrayer and not worthy to be called a Ghanaian. How could you destroy your own and help others to build their own on your land? This is the sort of ...
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This man is sick and not worthy to be the president of this country. He is a betrayer and not worthy to be called a Ghanaian. How could you destroy your own and help others to build their own on your land? This is the sort of man we have as president today in Ghana.
Elephant Farmer 2 years ago

Let's pray that the Chinese use crude oil from Ghana's oil fields. Are there given some Tax Wafers to the company? Revenue is imperative to economic prosperity development.

Let's pray that the Chinese use crude oil from Ghana's oil fields. Are there given some Tax Wafers to the company? Revenue is imperative to economic prosperity development.
Alex Sonad. 2 years ago

It is a shame that a whole nation cannot hold and maintain a refinery like TOR but the president is happy commissioning a private one. TOR is no more because of Ghana's corrupt practices. We will live to see that this privat ...
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It is a shame that a whole nation cannot hold and maintain a refinery like TOR but the president is happy commissioning a private one. TOR is no more because of Ghana's corrupt practices. We will live to see that this private one shall thrive. Some of our leaders are corrupt and for this there has never been any proper oversight at TO R.
Kwaku Amoah 2 years ago

Akuffo Addo and his day to day promises. He will give the first contact to Serwaa Broni. Do trust this president.

Akuffo Addo and his day to day promises. He will give the first contact to Serwaa Broni. Do trust this president.
Kwame Ofori Amissah 2 years ago

This is robbing Peter to pay Paul. Very shameful for this government, this president, this [energy] minister, and their supporters. If you can't put your house in order, what kind of "house manager" are you?

This is robbing Peter to pay Paul. Very shameful for this government, this president, this [energy] minister, and their supporters. If you can't put your house in order, what kind of "house manager" are you?
Chief 2 years ago

Stupid citizens. you complain about everything and yet you dont even do well in taking good care of your own families. Piece of shit people

Stupid citizens. you complain about everything and yet you dont even do well in taking good care of your own families. Piece of shit people
Irony and shame are missing from our dictionary 2 years ago

Because otherwise how could this happen?

Because otherwise how could this happen?
Afua Hopkins 2 years ago

Journalist, at least mention the location.

Journalist, at least mention the location.
gee 2 years ago

Wrong headline. We have Platon refinery and Akwaba refinery all in Ghana. Fact Checked.

Wrong headline. We have Platon refinery and Akwaba refinery all in Ghana. Fact Checked.
Ghanaians must open their eyes 2 years ago

The ownership of this refinery should be thoroughly investigated. Its either for Akufo Addo and his family, but using Chinese to front as owners. Legitimate questions to ask:
1. Why did the gov't deliberate abandon TOR for a ...
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The ownership of this refinery should be thoroughly investigated. Its either for Akufo Addo and his family, but using Chinese to front as owners. Legitimate questions to ask:
1. Why did the gov't deliberate abandon TOR for almost 8 yrs?
2. Why did Akufo Addo and Ken Ofori Atta robberstamp parliament to pass a whooping $250 million tax exemption to SENTUO when these money could have been used to revamp TOR?
3. Why was the refinery built in Tema, few kilometers from TOR, knowing very well that TOR is a strategic national asset?

Only gullible and tribal bigots will not see this
Dandura 2 years ago

Gyimismdoing cartwheels

Gyimismdoing cartwheels
Tintempa 2 years ago

China is taking over your country and fools u doing ndc npp fools

China is taking over your country and fools u doing ndc npp fools
Emma osew 2 years ago

Write your comment nana you are the man of the moment.theres is no saize in ghana

Write your comment nana you are the man of the moment.theres is no saize in ghana
Zakarakis 2 years ago

I really admire the BRAIN POWER of the Chinese. They have outsmarted the Europeans in helping Africa develop.

I really admire the BRAIN POWER of the Chinese. They have outsmarted the Europeans in helping Africa develop.
Dziblidzadzibli 2 years ago

Criminals government

Criminals government
KGB 2 years ago

The only leader we had in this country with vision was Kwame Nkrumah. The man was ahead of his time. He built Tema Oil Refinery at the we had no oil
Today we have oil and our current leaders with no vision are handing contr ...
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The only leader we had in this country with vision was Kwame Nkrumah. The man was ahead of his time. He built Tema Oil Refinery at the we had no oil
Today we have oil and our current leaders with no vision are handing control of national assets to Chinese. So now we are going to labour for Chinese
We are being colonized again. Is there anything in this country that we actually have control over. Educated fool indeed. You speak perfect English yet you think like village idiot. Don't ever think things will be different with
NDC in power. NPP and NDC are two sides of the same coin. You think with time and Education the black can govern and help citizens from the heavy burden of poverty. Roman's 2000 years ago were more better at governing than African leaders today. What a shame
A society that thinks prayers can solve all their problems will never see anything wrong with our leaders. We will keep on praying and keep electing same idiots. May God help us all
Amen.
Bitter truth#1 2 years ago

Yes Nkrumah was visionary but there is nothing like colonized again here by Chinese..it’s absolutely nonesense to say that..the question I want u to ask yourself is why did TOR collapsed? I will help u answer it..TOR collap ...
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Yes Nkrumah was visionary but there is nothing like colonized again here by Chinese..it’s absolutely nonesense to say that..the question I want u to ask yourself is why did TOR collapsed? I will help u answer it..TOR collapsed because it was Ghanaian in affairs and due to corruption and mismanagement..I was expecting a dumb person like h to ask fellow Ghanaians to desist from corrupt behaviors that’s destroying our country..Remeevwn if ToR is received back to operation with the same corrupt Ghanaian attitude in power, it will still collapse again..This is a joint collaboration between Govt and private owner..it’s called private-Govt ownership..so basically the Govt still has shares in it..but in order to avoid corruption, He is allowing private business man to operate it, which to me there is nothing wrong, because the average Ghanaian is too corrupt to the extent that any institution that’s led by Ghanaian ends up collapsing..this is business, this has nothing to do with colonization..Chinese have investment all over the world..check the Chinese Investment in the USA..they are business minded people..if Ghanaian business men have shown interest to build this refinery as Dangote did in Nigeria, I guess this refinery will be owned by A Ghanaian..let’s learn to be truthful and all those this he will stop..I repeat TOR collapsed because of corruption from Ghanaian officials..Piaww to Nana Addo
Kwesi 2 years ago

You see how stupid our politicians are, they collapse TOR ,and turn it into a storage unit,where their cronies stored the low grade petroleum products. Now they have established a refinery. Saudi Arabia produces oil , the st ...
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You see how stupid our politicians are, they collapse TOR ,and turn it into a storage unit,where their cronies stored the low grade petroleum products. Now they have established a refinery. Saudi Arabia produces oil , the state sell most of it ,refines the little to sell to its citizens at a discounted prices . But the animals sitting at high places both present and past , look at what they provided Ghanaians.
Bitter truth#1 2 years ago

Kwesi u are the fool and the animal here..yes u have no brains in your head and if u continue to o think like a dog, u Will continue to be folk forever..Remember every Govt institution in Ghana is not functioning correctly be ...
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Kwesi u are the fool and the animal here..yes u have no brains in your head and if u continue to o think like a dog, u Will continue to be folk forever..Remember every Govt institution in Ghana is not functioning correctly because of corruption of Ghanaians..the average Ghana is corrupt, and that’s why ToR collapsed..Remember ToR collapsed because f corruption from the officials(Ghanaians)..instead of u to thank God that we have refinery in Ghana, an idiot like u is more concerned about who owns it..if Ghanaians learn how to be truthful and not corrupt, we can control things like this, as long as the average Ghanaian continues to be corrupt, the. It’s better to allow private business men to operate institutions like this..I was expecting animal like u to say that, u are willing to invest $2billuon dollars on this refinery..stop thinking like a dog..people like u are the problem of the Ghanaian economy..at the end of the day, the refinery is in Ghana, it will reduce fuel prices in Ghana, it will Create employment in Ghana, it will keep the economy going..If Ghanaian businesses men have shown interest to invest, I bet, they would have been given the contract..I guess No Ghanaian business man has no interest, so the Govt has to partner with the Chinese to start the operation of the refinery..TOR will still be operational, the president said it..but as long as Ghanaian Ma continue to be corrupt, then it’s better to partner with a private investor..A fool Luke u should ask yourself why TOR was collapsed? It was due to corruption and mismanagement
Yaw 2 years ago

This a good news for Ghana, this project will bring the foreign exchange down for the economy to grow for national development, The cedi to the US dollar will reduce because the amount of dollars Ghana spent a month to import ...
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This a good news for Ghana, this project will bring the foreign exchange down for the economy to grow for national development, The cedi to the US dollar will reduce because the amount of dollars Ghana spent a month to import fuel is huge including taxes.
Bitter truth 2 years ago

Piaww to Nana Addo, the working president..this is the way forward..honestly if Nana Addo by law is to stand for president again, I bet u, I will campaign for Him again and again..He is a working president..Piaww, Govt -priv ...
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Piaww to Nana Addo, the working president..this is the way forward..honestly if Nana Addo by law is to stand for president again, I bet u, I will campaign for Him again and again..He is a working president..Piaww, Govt -private partnership is the way to go..The fact that Ghana has a refinery that’s all that matters..I see some fools asking why not ToR..the president made it clear that this Govt is making everything possible to revive TOR operation in the country..Also remember Corrupt officials collapsed TOR because Ghanaians in general are corrupt by nature..Kf TOR is revived back to operations, remember these same corrupt Ghanaians will collapse it..Am for that the Govt partnered with a private businessman..Piaww, the working president of Ghana..God bless Nana Addo, God bless our homeland Ghana
Hahaha Money Swiiiiine! 2 years ago

We destroyed our own only to praise the foreign-owned! What at all is wrong with these Danquah-Busia idiot-retards?

We destroyed our own only to praise the foreign-owned! What at all is wrong with these Danquah-Busia idiot-retards?
Emmanuel Johnson 2 years ago

Congratulations Ghana this is great wonderful. Good News Ghana. More peace

Congratulations Ghana this is great wonderful. Good News Ghana. More peace
Kwame opiah 2 years ago

I day this is good but its total nonsence, educated fools that we have in ghana. Of 2billuon can build a refinery why can't ghana build it's own but you write boldly ghana First private refinery and you have the educated fool ...
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I day this is good but its total nonsence, educated fools that we have in ghana. Of 2billuon can build a refinery why can't ghana build it's own but you write boldly ghana First private refinery and you have the educated fools to go and make party around it while it's not yours but China owns it which means all money First to China. Nkwasia foɔ gyimii. All the cutting sword and commisioning
Kwame opiah 2 years ago

I day this is good but its total nonsence, educated fools that we have in ghana. Of 2billuon can build a refinery why can't ghana build it's own but you write boldly ghana First private refinery and you have the educated fool ...
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I day this is good but its total nonsence, educated fools that we have in ghana. Of 2billuon can build a refinery why can't ghana build it's own but you write boldly ghana First private refinery and you have the educated fools to go and make party around it while it's not yours but China owns it which means all money First to China. Nkwasia foɔ gyimii. All the cutting sword and commisioning.
Where is TOR which needs a little investment into it to work more efficient to produce fuel to lesson ghanians burden but they would not do it. Becos they would not get their chobo chop
Invest into TOR that is the nations back bone.
Hamra 2 years ago

It's sad we have a refinery that has not been productive over the years and we did nothing to save TOR. Rather we gave credence to foreigners to plunge our oil and setup a refinery.
Very sad indeed.

It's sad we have a refinery that has not been productive over the years and we did nothing to save TOR. Rather we gave credence to foreigners to plunge our oil and setup a refinery.
Very sad indeed.
Joko 2 years ago

It is absolutely worthless for govt to keep putting money into TOR. The facilities and operations flow are obsolete and production output cannot sustain costs over a long period. TOR needs to be sold to a private equity inves ...
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It is absolutely worthless for govt to keep putting money into TOR. The facilities and operations flow are obsolete and production output cannot sustain costs over a long period. TOR needs to be sold to a private equity investor. Over the years , govt has shown especially in Africa that it is very terrible in running state companies for profit .why waste time ?
Thompson Coker 2 years ago

Shameless President. You leave your own to rot and you are commissioning that of a foreigner.

Shameless President. You leave your own to rot and you are commissioning that of a foreigner.
NART 2 years ago

USELESS PRESIDENT, (WHY WAS GHAIP OR TOR BUILT? A STATE OIL REFINERY?)
AKUFFO ADDO YOU DON'T DESERVE TO BE A PRESIDENT OF GHANA. ( JULORBI)

USELESS PRESIDENT, (WHY WAS GHAIP OR TOR BUILT? A STATE OIL REFINERY?)
AKUFFO ADDO YOU DON'T DESERVE TO BE A PRESIDENT OF GHANA. ( JULORBI)
Accra is dirty.com 2 years ago

This oil refinery is not for "tumfui" Akufo Ado Ghana and his NPP government, this is fully operated Chinese own refinery

This oil refinery is not for "tumfui" Akufo Ado Ghana and his NPP government, this is fully operated Chinese own refinery
Accra is dirty.com 2 years ago

Agenda 333 kooko atipae adruo

Agenda 333 kooko atipae adruo
SD.com 2 years ago

It doesn't belong to China. It's for npp apparatchiks.

It doesn't belong to China. It's for npp apparatchiks.
KGB 2 years ago

@ Bitter truth. We have foreigners coaching black. Many countries hire foreign expect to manage their institutions. Bank of England had foreigner for Exchequer. Why not hire foreign expect to manage TOR?

@ Bitter truth. We have foreigners coaching black. Many countries hire foreign expect to manage their institutions. Bank of England had foreigner for Exchequer. Why not hire foreign expect to manage TOR?
Ritewing 2 years ago

The free shs for all ghanaians at that level, should have come earlier. Besides educating the individual, it opens up one's perspectives to understand what goes on around us. Good and bad. Who is talking of state businesses i ...
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The free shs for all ghanaians at that level, should have come earlier. Besides educating the individual, it opens up one's perspectives to understand what goes on around us. Good and bad. Who is talking of state businesses in this day and hour. Even China the proponents, has evolved and private businesses and corporations are encouraged and actively supported by the Chinese government. They are competing in all parts of the world and successfully too. Unfortunately, some Ghanaians are still stuck in their mindset of years gone by and glorifying in it.
Nyantakie scored own goals right 2 years ago

TEMA OIL REFINERY SHOULD BE MADE TO WORK. WE SHOUKD TAKE PRICLDE IN THAT

TEMA OIL REFINERY SHOULD BE MADE TO WORK. WE SHOUKD TAKE PRICLDE IN THAT
Gakpo Nyamekye 2 years ago

President Nana Akufo Ado is a professional liar. No one in Ghana believes your sweet lies.

President Nana Akufo Ado is a professional liar. No one in Ghana believes your sweet lies.
Steve 2 years ago

This is the work of a corrupt president, you may ask me why. Why would he give $260million tax exemption to this company, whilst Tema Oil Refinery is need of help and structural adjustments to make it operational. One thing G ...
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This is the work of a corrupt president, you may ask me why. Why would he give $260million tax exemption to this company, whilst Tema Oil Refinery is need of help and structural adjustments to make it operational. One thing Ghanaians are not aware of is that the Refinery belongs to Akuffo Addo and his family the Chinese people are frontin for them, why not in Takoradi but just 500meters away from TOR. The Agenda is to collapse Kwame Nkrumah's TOR.
Can you Imagine 2 years ago

I have never regretted not voting NPP to power.

I have never regretted not voting NPP to power.
They want to take control of our resources when they in opposition, npp never again 2 years ago

They want to take control of our resources when they are in opposition , npp never again

They want to take control of our resources when they are in opposition , npp never again
Nana Atuah 2 years ago

where will they fit in the payment of emission and pollution tax, how much tax relief has been granted them and why are we building refineries to refine products for internal combustion engines if the wisdom behind the tax in ...
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where will they fit in the payment of emission and pollution tax, how much tax relief has been granted them and why are we building refineries to refine products for internal combustion engines if the wisdom behind the tax introduced today is to transition to clean and greener energy ? Ghanaians should reject this.

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