Aviation workers accuse GCAA boss of intimidating staff with National Security
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 allegedly using National Security personnel to intimidate employees during a late-night visit to their workplace.
In an open letter addressed to President John Dramani Mahama on September 1, 2026, the association claimed that National Security officers accompanied the GCAA boss to the workplace at about 11:30 p.m. while some employees were on duty.
GHATSEA described the alleged involvement of National Security in what it considers a labour dispute as inappropriate and unlawful, and called on the President to investigate the incident.
The association said it had previously brought the matter to the President’s attention in a letter dated February 3, 2026, but had yet to receive a response.
It further accused GCAA management of fostering an environment of fear and uncertainty among employees.
According to GHATSEA, the Director-General has allegedly engaged in intimidation, coercion and victimisation of workers and union leaders who have raised concerns about their working conditions.
The association warned that such actions could damage relations between management and staff while negatively affecting employee morale and productivity.
GHATSEA also disclosed that its President, Engineer David Annan Mensah, has been on interdiction since March 3, 2026, reportedly over allegations that he threatened industrial action.
The association described the interdiction as unfair and excessive, maintaining that the issues raised by its members were based on legitimate workplace concerns.
GHATSEA has therefore appealed to President Mahama to intervene, investigate the allegations and ensure that the rights of aviation workers are protected in line with Ghana’s labour laws.
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