The management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has dismissed reports of growing agitation among workers over alleged unfair promotions.
The company states that all staff advancements have followed due process.
This comes after media reports suggested that recent management decisions, including the promotion of certain individuals within three months of their engagement, were causing discontent among employees.
Some workers alleged that these promotions were politically influenced.
However, in a statement, GACL management clarified that all promotions were conducted following established protocols, including departmental recommendations and panel evaluations involving representatives from the Public Services Commission and relevant professional associations.
“All promotions at GACL have been conducted in strict adherence to established protocols, including departmental recommendations and thorough evaluation by panels comprising no fewer than six members, including representatives from the Public Services Commission and appropriate professional associations,” the GACL management noted.
“It is imperative to state that GACL remains committed to merit-based advancement for all staff. In 2024, 109 Aviation Security Personnel were promoted as part of our Staff Advancement policy, many of whom have dedicated years of service to the company,” the statement added.
GACL assured the public and stakeholders of its commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational excellence in fulfilling its mandate.
Below is the full statement by the GACL management
CLARIFICATION ON RECENT ALLEGATIONS REGARDING GHANA AIRPORTS COMPANY LIMITED
The Management of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has taken note of recent publications containing several allegations regarding appointments and promotions within the organization. We wish to address these claims and provide accurate information to the public.
RESPONSE TO ALLEGATIONS
1. All promotions at GACL have been conducted in strict adherence to established protocols, including departmental recommendations and thorough evaluation by panels comprising no fewer than six members, including representatives from the Public Services Commission and appropriate professional associations. Interviews were conducted from May to July of 2024 and appointment letters were issued in August and September of 2024.
2. Ms. Felicia Edem Attipoe has not resumed post at GACL since January 2025, contrary to claims in the publication.
3. Mr. Gideon Grumah’s promotion to the position of Director, Commercial Services, was approved by the GACL Board in 2023, prior to the appointment of the current Managing Director, Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare.
4. The allegation that individuals were elevated to top management positions after only three months of engagement is categorically false. Staff members who received promotions have served the company for extended periods, with many having remained at officer level for 15-20 years despite their contributions.
5. Mr. Eric Nartey Yeboah’s appointment followed due process with an interview and was approved by the GACL Board.
It is imperative to state that GACL remains committed to merit-based advancement for all staff. In 2024, 109 Aviation Security Personnel were promoted as part of our Staff Advancement policy, many of whom have dedicated years of service to the company.
We assure the public and all stakeholders of our unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational excellence in fulfilling our mandate.