The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is facing renewed controversy as reports emerge of the removal of Jerry Kofi Hinson, the now-former Managing Director of the company.
The news has triggered an atmosphere of tension and unrest within the refinery's staff.
Replacing Hinson is Daniel Appiah, a former retired General Manager who had overseen the Company's financial affairs.
Sources indicate that Appiah is set to assume the acting role of Managing Director on August 14, today.
This managerial shake-up has not been well received by the employees of TOR, who are reportedly outraged by the sudden changes.
The discontent among the staff has reached a boiling point, with some individuals expressing their frustration and anger openly.
The switch in leadership threatens to cast the refinery in an unfavorable light yet again.
Interestingly, Daniel Appiah, the individual designated to take on the role of Acting Managing Director, has been a magnet for controversy dating back to at least 2015.
His involvement in previous disputes and debates has created a sense of unease among those familiar with his history.
A mere three months ago, prior to his retirement, Appiah made headlines by justifying a substantial GHC186 million loss that TOR had incurred.
He attributed the loss to financial interest charges and exchange differences related to the refinery's outstanding legacy debts, clarifying that these were not the result of trading or transactional activities by TOR.