Dozens of Electrochem Ghana Limited workers in Ada have taken to the streets to protest the termination of their contracts on Friday, August 15, 2025, by the McDan Group subsidiary.
The aggrieved workers poured out in anger on Monday, August 18, over what they described as unfair treatment by the salt-mining company.
According to the workers, the dismissals were carried out without proper notice or procedure, and they are demanding answers from management.
Adom News Tema Regional Correspondent, Issabella Gidiglo Ave, reported that the protest, which disrupted some operations at the company’s site, saw workers express deep frustration over the abrupt end to their employment.
“They terminated our contracts without any notice, which is not the right procedure,” one worker, who wished to remain anonymous, said. “We are calling on management to come out and tell us why our contracts were terminated. They need to give us answers.”
Electrochem Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the McDan Group of Companies, holds a 41,000-acre concession for salt production in the Ada Songor Lagoon.
The company’s operations are a vital part of the local economy, and the sudden termination of dozens of workers’ contracts could have a ripple effect on the community. The company has invested over $88 million in the concession to date.
The workers’ protest also highlights a key provision of Ghana’s Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), which governs employer-employee relations. Section 15 of the Act requires that a contract of employment be terminated in a clear and documented manner, with an appropriate notice period or payment in lieu of notice. The workers’ claims of being dismissed “without any notice” raise serious questions about the company’s adherence to this legal framework.
As of the time of this report, management of Electrochem Ghana Limited had not issued a public statement on the protest or the reasons behind the mass terminations.
Security personnel were present to monitor the situation and prevent any escalation into violence.
Source: David Apinga
