The LPG Marketing Companies Association of Ghana has debunked claims opposing the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM).
This follows claims made by Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) that the association opposed the CRM.
In a statement issued on Sunday, July 21, the Association indicated “The assertion that we oppose the CRM is categorically false. We have engaged in numerous discussions with the NPA and have mutually agreed that both the refilling and CRM systems must operate side by side.”
“Our advertisements are solely aimed at promoting LPG usage to protect our environment and promote indigenous businesses but not to oppose CRM.”
The Association noted that its request to mount cages in all LPG stations across the country to support the policy by distributing CRM cylinders was vehemently turned down by the NPA.
“We, therefore, find it very ironic and disingenuous that the CEO will turn round and accuse us of being backwards-looking and not wanting change. We take very serious exception to that derogatory statement,” the association said.
It urged the NPA CEO to desist from making remarks that undermine and incite the public against it.
“It is imperative for the NPA to maintain neutrality and fulfil its role strictly as a regulator. The use of funds generated by members of our association to support and promote foreign and semi-foreign entities at the expense of Indigenous Ghanaian businesses is unjust, unnationalistic and highly unacceptable.”
“Taxpayer funds should not be diverted to support and advertise for private bottling companies that have the financial means to promote their businesses,” it stated.
The Association reiterated its agreement with the NPA that both refill and CRM systems must coexist peacefully.
READ THE FULL STATEMENT FROM THE LPG ASSOCIATION HERE
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