Ghana: NPA dismisses corruption claims linked to Auditor-General’s performance audit

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has dismissed media reports suggesting financial loss, corruption and misappropriation in its operations, stating that the Auditor-General‘s Performance Audit Report did not make such findings.

In a statement issued on Monday, July 20, 2026, the Authority said it had taken note of a media publication commenting on the Auditor-General’s Performance Audit Report covering its operations from 2023 to 2025.

According to the NPA, the audit report does not establish any financial loss or revenue loss to the Authority.

“The Auditor-General’s report does not establish any financial loss or revenue loss to the National Petroleum Authority,” the statement said.

The Authority also rejected media descriptions of “rot”, corruption and financial misappropriation, insisting that such characterisations are not contained in the Auditor-General’s findings.

It further noted that the publication by The NewsCenta newspaper failed to include management’s response to the audit observations.

The NPA reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and sound corporate governance, adding that it would continue to work with the Ghana Audit Service to implement recommendations aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight, operational efficiency and consumer protection in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.

The Authority urged the public to rely on its official communications for accurate information regarding the audit report.

The statement was issued by the NPA’s Corporate Affairs Directorate.