Mahama, Jonathan hold talks over gas supply from Nigeria

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday paid a day’s visit to Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss with President Goodluck Jonathan progress on the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP).

An official statement from the Office of the President said although the broken pipe, which truncated supplies to Ghana months ago, had been fixed, further works had to be carried out.

President Mahama told journalists at the State House after the meeting: “I took the opportunity to discuss with him the issue of the West Africa Gas Pipeline. As you are aware, it got broken and there was an accident when they were trying to activate it. So, I want President Jonathan to use his influence to get the pipeline back into operation as soon as possible so that Ghana can continue to receive Nigerian gas to power our electricity generation.”

The statement said the two leaders resolved to continue to work together towards an early completion of the repair and ensure regular and reliable flow of natural gas through the WAGP to Ghana.

It said they also discussed other important issues of bilateral cooperation, including energy, security, trade and cultural integration.

President Mahama consoled President Jonathan on the loss of his brother, Chief Meni Innocent Jonathan.

President Jonathan congratulated President Mahama on his victory in last weekend’s presidential and parliamentary elections.

President Mahama has since returned to Accra enroute to Equatorial Guinea to attend the 7th ACP summit in Malabo.

Source: GNA