Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has asked workers of Tema Oil Refinery, TOR, to put up a positive work attitude as the Ministry is keen on ensuring that the company gets back to work.

This, the Minister said, is critical to the revival of the company as the government aims at finding a credible partner for the company.

The Minister disclosed this in a meeting with the General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers’ Union of TUC of TOR on challenges confronting Tema Oil Refinery, TOR.

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh made this comment following the recent discovery that crude condensation of about $2.5m allocated to the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has gone missing.

The Energy Minister stated that the deal he secured for TOR in the premix sector has left the funds unaccounted for.

The revelation comes after workers of TOR sent several appeals to the Ministry.

Meanwhile, workers are calling for the dismissal of the Managing Director, Jerry K. Hinson, over allegations made against him.

The General Transport Petroleum Chemical Workers Union (GTPCWU) has announced their intention to picket at the Jubilee House, Ministry of Energy, and other strategic locations.

In response, Mr. Hinson in a letter warned workers that any illegal strike action or picketing will be dealt with according to the law, citing clauses 168-171 of the Labour Act.

“Kindly be aware of the illegality of any such actions under clauses 168- 1 71 of the Labour Act and the consequences thereunder for participants/staff involved. Please be aware of section 171 in particular which emphasises the term “picketing” which is only lawful in furtherance of a lawful strike/industrial action,” he said.

“Kindly be advised finally that participation of staff in any illegal action or picketing or indeed any act that purports to disrupt the activities of the Company or possibly undermine the authority of the Shareholder will be subjected to the prescribed ramifications under the relevant laws.

Source: Ghana/Sompaonline.com/Nana Yaw Boamah