A faction of employees at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has sharply rebuked recent remarks made by a prominent union leader, distancing themselves from what they describe as a “misleading” press conference aimed at undermining the broadcaster’s management.
In a statement released September 8, a group identifying itself as the Concerned Unionised Staff of GBC criticized the event organized by Sam Nat Kevor, a union representative, accusing him of misrepresenting the sentiments of GBC workers and pursuing a personal agenda. The group claimed the press conference—framed as a staff durbar—was sparsely attended and did not reflect the views of the broader workforce.
The statement, signed by Pastor Jenkins Benny and Charles Tsakpo, accused Kevor of waging a long-standing personal campaign against GBC’s Director-General, Prof. Amin Alhassan, dating back to a 2021 controversy involving unaccounted-for Christmas packages. According to the group, Kevor’s refusal to cooperate with an internal audit at the time sparked tensions with Alhassan that have since escalated into public confrontations.
“Sam Nat Kevor has resorted to questionable tactics… aimed at tarnishing the positive reputation and progress of GBC,” the statement read, calling the union leader’s claims “a blatant lie.”
The group further alleged that Kevor has been lobbying for a senior executive position—specifically the role of Deputy Director-General—despite what they described as a lack of qualifications. They cited a series of internal shortcomings under his leadership, including:
Persistent antagonism toward senior management
Attempts to establish a parallel authority within GBC
Failure to update the staff’s collective bargaining agreement since 2004
Inability to secure unsociable hour allowances for staff since 2023
The statement also pointed to recent resignations among senior union executives from the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU), characterizing them as signs of a broader leadership crisis.
“As concerned staff, we believe in constructive engagement and dialogue to address workplace concerns, rather than resorting to actions that may harm the Corporation’s image and workers,” the group said.
The GBC has not publicly responded to either Kevor’s criticisms or the counterstatement. However, the episode highlights the growing rift within Ghana’s state broadcaster over labor relations and internal governance.
The Concerned Unionised Staff called on stakeholders to intervene and foster unity, warning that the continued infighting threatens to erode morale and compromise the Corporation’s mandate.
