Last updated on Thursday, 2nd September, 2010, at 09:31am
Confirmed: Kofi Wayo imported crude oil for Ghana
By Samuel Osei/citifmonline.com | Wed 04th November, 2009 12:52 GMT
Charles Kofi Wayo

Citi News has confirmed from its sources at the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) that maverick politician Charles Kofi Wayo imported 5000 metric tons of Crude oil to Ghana earlier this year to help offset shortfalls in petroleum products on the domestic market.

The source disclosed that in July and August this year TOR processed two small consignments of Crude Oil for the domestic market; dispelling the belief that TOR had not refined Crude for close to a year. 
 
In addition to the 5000 metric tons of crude oil imported by Kofi Wayo, TOR also processed another consignment of 7000 metric tons to help offset the shortage of the products on the market. 
 
Charles Kofi Wayo, a Board Member of the Energy Commission had told Citi News that he imported some consignments of Crude after major decision makers doubted his capabilities of striking a deal for Ghana. 
 
He said even though he proved his critics wrong, some government officials still thwarted his efforts by denying to grant him bank guarantees so he could bring in larger consignments of Crude at a much cheaper cost to the state.
 
“I brought them oil and then the president authorized them to give me a guarantee. Instead of giving me the guarantee, they took that authority and went to do their own business with Sahara…I know they would fight Atta Mills if he wants to deal with me because they want their bribes, they are used to it and I know they are not prepared to give it up.” He said. 
 
Many Ghanaians however doubted Kofi Wayo’s story dismissing it as bogus and self serving. 
 
However Citi News investigations at TOR have corroborated Mr. Wayo’s story and have revealed that the Crude was refined between the 12th and 18th of September this year.
 
There is however no evidence yet to substantiate Mr. Wayo's claim that the Energy Minister and the Management of TOR sidelined him in favour of Sahara Oil despite President Mills' directives that the two officials secure a bank guarantee for him to facilitate his efforts to secure crude for the country at very cheap rates.
 
 
Latest Comments
Posted by LAMBO, SAHARA DESERT
@ 06:37:14am on Monday 02nd August, 2010
RE-CRUDE OIL FOR GHANA
Kofi wo ye champion bako
Posted by Stella Howard, Pembroke Pines Florida
@ 03:53:14pm on Tuesday 15th June, 2010
Stella Wayo-Howard
Please contact Mera Louise and Zahara Louise so that they can congratulate you for being a man of your word. We know the love you have for the people of Ghana is sincere.You will be successful! Your girls need you. We believe in you. God bless you, Stella
Posted by Rev. Mawuli, Accra
@ 01:44:54pm on Monday 19th April, 2010
You're the men
If he really brought 5000 tonnes without a hand from Gov,then Kofi if is a true Ghanaian and shld be given the opportunity to do so.
Posted by RICHMOND B., ACHIMOT
@ 04:02:29am on Tuesday 13th April, 2010
WE HATE GOOD LEADERS
AFRICA HATES GUD LEADERS LIKE K.WAYO.THE MAN GOOD FOR GHANA LEADERSHIP BUT SOM CORRUPT LEADERS WLD NOT LIKE.WHY IS LIKE THIS IN AFRICA?
Posted by Kalala, Accra
@ 07:36:36am on Wednesday 31st March, 2010
is the oil free?
Is the oil free or not
Posted by Kalala, Accra
@ 07:34:19am on Wednesday 31st March, 2010
is the oil free?
Is the oil free or not
Posted by oheneba gyebi, UCC CAPE COAST
@ 04:57:48pm on Wednesday 24th March, 2010
what a patroitic citizen
he has shown that he likes the country and politicians should learn something from it
Posted by Mbangzaa Hassan, Kanvilli,Tamale
@ 02:43:31pm on Tuesday 09th March, 2010
Good leader
Great!,marvelous!,exceptional! This is unprecidented in the history of ghana,for a leader 2 xzibit this kind of styl in leadership.our support are ol yours as u strive had 2 resque d nation from d shakls of this corrupt leaders.more grease 2 ur elbows.
Posted by Michael, Accra
@ 09:20:32am on Monday 01st February, 2010
Wayo you are great
I know that all the Kofi wayo has been saying he is capable of doing it. Ghanaians should give me the chance and lets see what he has under his sleevs. Go for it my man. I believe you can do something to help this government
Posted by ofosu tibu, accra
@ 05:10:55pm on Tuesday 12th January, 2010
kofi has done it
what is oscar saying? does he know the oil situation in our country? these are some of the people who want to sit somewhere and tell us what they have read in books.why don't oscar come down to ghana and experience what we call "gift". kofi wayo is walking the talk.we should give credit where it is due!!!!!