The Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GHATSEA) has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in what it describes as persistent unfair labour practices at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
In an open letter dated September 1, 2026, and addressed to President Mahama, GHATSEA accused the Director-General of the GCAA, Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, of allegedly engaging in intimidation, coercion and victimisation of association leaders and members who advocate for improved working conditions.
The association said its attempts to engage GCAA management on matters concerning the welfare and working conditions of its members had been met with what it described as an unwillingness by the Director-General to negotiate in good faith.
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According to GHATSEA, the situation has undermined social dialogue and created tension between management and staff within the Authority.
“Rather than fostering a collaborative environment for resolving industrial concerns, the Director-General has resorted to intimidation, coercion, and victimization of association leaders and members who seek to advocate for the legitimate interests of association members,” the association alleged.
GHATSEA said the development has created fear and mistrust among members and could affect staff morale, productivity and, ultimately, the safety and efficiency of Ghana’s aviation sector.
GHATSEA president remains on interdiction
A major concern raised by the association is the continued interdiction of its President, Engr. David Annan Mensah.
GHATSEA said Engr. Mensah has been on interdiction since March 3, 2026, allegedly for threatening industrial action.
The association described the interdiction as unjust and disproportionate, arguing that the concerns raised by its leadership were related to legitimate workplace grievances affecting members.
GHATSEA maintained that its members have constitutional and legal rights to organise, associate and negotiate for improved conditions of service without fear of persecution.
The association also raised concerns about an incident involving personnel from National Security at the workplace.
GHATSEA alleged that National Security personnel, accompanied by the GCAA Director-General, visited the workplace at about 11:30 p.m. to intimidate members who were on duty.
The association said it had already outlined details of the incident and its concerns about the alleged involvement of National Security in a labour-related matter in a letter addressed to the President’s office on February 3, 2026.
However, GHATSEA said it had not received a response to that earlier correspondence.
The association is now asking President Mahama to investigate the issues it has raised and take steps to protect the rights of workers in accordance with the Constitution and Ghana’s labour laws.
Presidential intervention
GHATSEA said the situation had reached a point where members are living in a “constant state of fear and uncertainty”, particularly over concerns that disciplinary action could be taken without due process or a clear legal basis.
It argued that industrial harmony at the GCAA could only be achieved through constructive dialogue, mutual respect and compliance with Ghana’s labour laws.
“We therefore humbly appeal to your office to intervene in this matter, investigate the concerns raised by GHATSEA, and ensure that the rights of workers are protected in accordance with the Constitution and the labor laws of Ghana,” the association said.