A Deputy CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Linda Boamah Asante -appointed by President Akufo-Addo in 2022-has been retained under the current NDC administration despite being a political appointee.
Three years ago, Linda Asante was appointed Deputy CEO of the NPA by then-President Akufo-Addo, pursuant to Section 49(1) of the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691), alongside Perry Okudzeto.
Perry Okudzeto, who was appointed at the same time as Linda Asante, has since exited the Authority following the assumption of office by President John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
However, Linda Boamah Asante is reported to have maneuvered her way into being retained in the role of Director of Inspections, Monitoring and Health, Safety and Environment (IM&HSE) at the NPA, allegedly with the backing of Chief of Staff Julius Debrah.
