Some former employees of Ghana Gas have expressed deep disappointment over what they describe as unjust and politically motivated dismissals by the company’s management.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, the affected workers said they were abruptly laid off despite having served the state-owned company with diligence and commitment for several years.
They accused Ghana Gas management of engaging in “partisan politics with a state infrastructure” by terminating their contracts while reportedly recruiting others into the same positions they previously held.
According to the former staff, they received termination letters signed by the Chief Executive Officer, informing them that their services were no longer required — a move they believe lacks justification, particularly as the company continues to hire new personnel.
“I received a letter communicating the decision and informing me that they would pay me one month’s salary in lieu of notice, as per the company’s policy,” one of the aggrieved workers told Myjoyonline, struggling to hold back tears.
They claim the reasons given for their dismissal were vague and that no proper engagement or explanation was provided before the letters were issued.
A sample of the termination letter issued to affected staff reads:
RE: TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
We refer to our Offer of Employment letter dated __, and regrettably, we have to inform you that we no longer require your services in the capacity of Community Relations Officer in the Community Relations Department at the operational site, Kumasi, with immediate effect.
This is in line with Section 5 of the terms and conditions in our offer to you. The Company will therefore pay you one month in lieu of notice as per our policy provisions.
We take this opportunity to wish you well for the future, and do not hesitate to contact the undersigned if you have any queries.
Yours sincerely,
Judith Adjobah Blay
Chief Executive Officer
The dismissed staff are calling on relevant state authorities and labour organisations to intervene and investigate what they believe is a discriminatory and politically influenced purge of workers.
They argue that the dismissals contradict fair labour practices and undermine morale within the state institution.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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