The Divisional Union of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has once again petitioned the National Media Commission (NMC) regarding the continued tenure of Director-General Professor Amin Alhassan, arguing his four-year term officially concluded on October 1, 2023. This marks the fourth formal petition from the Union on the matter, with the latest dated July 21, 2025, and addressed to NMC Chairperson Professor Akua Biritwum.
The Union contends that Professor Alhassan’s continued occupancy of the office poses significant legal and operational risks to the Corporation, asserting that his decisions lack legitimacy and could have serious implications. They referenced a March 14, 2025, letter from the Controller and Accountant General’s Department, invoking Section 25(5) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), in support of their position.
This new petition comes despite the NMC’s clarification in March 2025 that it had renewed Professor Alhassan’s appointment on February 26, 2024, a decision publicly announced during the inauguration of the new GBC Board on August 13, 2024. At that time, the NMC acknowledged reports of some GBC employees being unaware of the renewal and had urged the board to communicate it to all staff.
The Union, however, insists the NMC’s continued inaction constitutes a tacit endorsement of what it describes as mismanagement and financial malfeasance. The Union has issued a warning that if the issue is not resolved within 10 working days, they will “advise itself,” indicating potential industrial action or legal recourse.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
