Edmond Kombat
President John Mahama has appointed Edmond B. Kombat to the position of Acting Managing Director, the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), following the reassignment of Dr. Yussif Sulemana to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
This was contained in a letter dated Tuesday, April 29, 2025 and signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama.
Dr. Sulemana is expected to serve as a Technical Advisor at the Ministry, after a brief tenure at the helm of the state-owned refinery.
Mr. Kombat, a lawyer and experienced energy strategist, was named Deputy Managing Director of TOR earlier this year. His elevation to the acting managing director role is seen by many as part of broader efforts to stabilise leadership and restore TOR’s operational relevance.
In brief comments following his appointment, Mr. Kombat said, “TOR remains a strategic national asset. I am committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure its turnaround and long-term sustainability.”
His appointment is expected to usher in a new phase of strategic engagement with investors, regulatory stakeholders, and industry partners. With Ghana’s fuel consumption rising steadily and global oil markets remaining volatile, TOR’s revival is increasingly seen as a national imperative.
Mr. Kombat is expected to focus on improving crude procurement, optimising plant efficiency, and securing new sources of funding.
While TOR’s challenges remain complex, observers say the leadership transition offers a fresh opportunity to reimagine the future of the refinery and its role in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. The appointment has been well received by staff, who see Mr. Kombat’s elevation as a step toward stability and renewed purpose.
A Business Desk Report