‘My biggest fear is the loss of lives’: NPA Chief warns against fuel siphoning
The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has delivered a heartfelt appeal to Ghanaians to protect their lives by staying away from overturned fuel tankers, warning that the temptation to collect petroleum products from accident scenes could lead to irreversible tragedy. Speaking at the 2026 NPA Consumer Week celebration in […]
The National Petroleum Authority's chief, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, has issued a dire warning to Ghanaians, urging them to safeguard their lives by staying clear of overturned fuel tankers. He emphasized that the allure of collecting petroleum products from the scenes of accidents could result in catastrophic loss of life. During the 2026 NPA Consumer Week event in Kasoa, Mr. Tameklo highlighted that while property damage could be repaired, the loss of human life was irreplaceable.
This plea aligns with the NPA's "Stay Back, Stay Safe" initiative, which discourages fuel siphoning and gatherings at tanker accident sites. The Authority also discourages individuals from approaching such scenes to take pictures or videos, advising the public to leave the response to trained professionals like the Ghana National Fire Service and the Police.
Mr. Tameklo urged the public to allow these professionals to manage tanker emergencies and cautioned against encouraging others to collect fuel as well.
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