Mr. Perry Curtis Kwabla Okudzeto and Mrs. Linda Asante have been appointed as Deputy Chief Executives to assist with work at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA).

President Akufo-Addo communicated their appointment in a letter dated January 13, 2022.

The President acted pursuant to the powers vested in him under Section 49 (1) of the National Petroleum Authority Act, 2005 (Act 691).

It states: "The President shall in accordance with Article 195 of the Constitution appoint other staff of the Authority."

In a press statement announcing their appointments, the NPA noted that "in line with the Constitutional requirements governing such appointments, the Governing Board at its 29th Ordinary Board Meeting held on 15th February, 2022 confirmed the appointment of Mr. Perry Okudzeto and Mrs. Linda Asante to the position of Deputy Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority."

Meanwhile, Mr. Perry Okudzeto and Mrs. Linda Asante's mandate as Deputy Chief Executives takes effect on March 1, 2022.