A survey conducted by Deloitte on local content for Ghana's Petroleum Commission has indicated that political interference is cited as the major roadblock for exploration.
The survey identified a number of challenges facing Ghana's petroleum industry.
For instance, it said that tax-related challenges are prevalent in the petroleum industry in Ghana. "The most significant issue, as reported by 46% of respondents, is 'high tax rates'.
Others also cited ambiguity in tax compliance and frequent changes in tax," it said.