Reports reaching Ekuzoa News, indicate that workers of the Ghana Gas Company are backing their Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Ben Asante, against their board chairman, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.
This is in response to rumours that Mr. Agyapong wants the organisation to sign a multimillion-dollar arrangement, which employees and some board members believe could eventually give rise to potential legal issues.
This development has led to a major boardroom dispute at the Ghana Gas Company over the contract valued at nearly US$900 million.
According to some workers, there was a near physical altercation between Dr Ben Asante and the board chairman, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, on Wednesday, during a board meeting.
The Assin Central MP, reportedly became furious, slamming his hands on the board table and calling the CEO “stupid,” among other unprintable words.
The CEO, insisted on ensuring that the transaction went through stringent procurement requirements, while Ken Agyapong, sought to bypass certain procedures.
The MP, insisted on pushing the deal through with the CEO’s signature and addressing other matters later, a suggestion Dr Asante rejected, which angered the erratic board chairman.
Most board members, are said to have sided with the CEO, much to the chagrin of Mr Agyapong, who is reportedly set to gain $50 million, if the deal goes through.