Michael Luguje is Director General, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
The Local Unions of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has cautioned individuals who are planning to stage a demonstration to call for the removal of the Director General of the authority.
In a release signed by the Local Union Chairman, Emmanuel Arhin, on February 3, 2025, they noted that the appointment and dismissal of the Director General of GPHA is the sole responsibility of the president of the Republic of Ghana.
“We have every confidence that the president will exercise this responsibility at the appropriate time, taking into consideration the best interests of the organisation and the nation,” parts of the statement said.
The group noted, however, that any individual or group contemplating such a demonstration must desist from it.
It added: “We urge them to refrain from pushing their personal interests and agenda, which may not align with the greater good of GPHA and the country.”
See parts of the release below:
The Local Union of GPHA wish to emphasize that we do not support this move and hereby disassociate ourselves from any such actions. We believe that our organization should be allowed to operate without undue external influences or pressures, and that the President’s office should be respected in its authority to make decisions regarding the leadership of GPHA.
We would like to remind all stakeholders and the general public that GPHA is a critical component of Ghana’s economy, and any actions that could potentially destabilize the organization would have far-reaching consequences for the country.
We urge all parties involved to exercise restraint and allow the relevant authorities to handle the matter in a fair and transparent manner.
SSD/AE
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