GHATSEA accuses GCAA Director-General of intimidation, calls for presidential probe

The Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GHATSEA) has accused the Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, of using National Security personnel to intimidate workers during a late-night visit to their workplace.

In an open letter addressed to President John Dramani Mahama on September 1, 2026, the association alleged that National Security personnel accompanied the GCAA Director-General to the workplace at about 11:30 p.m. while some of its members were on duty.

GHATSEA described the alleged involvement of National Security in what it considers a labour-related matter as unlawful and called on the President to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“The details surrounding what we consider to be the unlawful involvement of National Security in a labour-related issue were comprehensively outlined in a letter addressed to your office dated 3rd February 2026,” the association stated.

According to GHATSEA, it has yet to receive a response to its earlier correspondence. The association also accused GCAA management of creating an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among workers.

It further alleged that Rev. Arthur had resorted to intimidation, coercion and victimisation of members and leaders who raised concerns about their working conditions.

GHATSEA said the alleged conduct was negatively affecting relations between management and workers and could have implications for staff morale and productivity.

The association also disclosed that its President, Engr. David Annan Mensah, has been on interdiction since March 3, 2026, reportedly over allegations that he threatened industrial action.

GHATSEA described the interdiction as unjust and disproportionate, maintaining that the issues raised by its leadership stemmed from legitimate workplace grievances.

The association has therefore appealed to President Mahama to intervene, investigate the allegations and take steps to ensure that the rights of workers are protected in accordance with Ghana’s labour laws.

The allegations contained in the letter have not been independently verified, and the GCAA’s response to the claims was not included in the statement.