GBC Board appointment remains valid — Director-General
The Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Prof. Amin Alhassan has reaffirmed the legitimacy of the Corporation’s Board, dismissing rumours that its mandate is invalid.
Addressing staff at a durbar held at the GBC headquarters on Friday, Prof. Alhassan emphasized that the Board was constituted by the National Media Commission (NMC), not the Executive, and remains in place as its mandate has not been revoked.
Citing Article 167(c) of the 1992 Constitution, he stressed that state-owned media are protected from executive interference and dismissed contrary claims as coming from individuals “refusing to learn.”
The durbar, which brought together board members, management, and staff, aimed to address recent developments affecting GBC’s public image and operational stability.
The Director-General's remarks come in the wake of calls for his resignation by unionized staff, who claim his leadership does not align with GBC’s vision. At a press conference on March 20, 2025, GBC Local Union Chairman Sam Nat Kevor declared Prof. Alhassan “unwelcome,” while assuring the public that staff would continue to protect GBC’s national security role without disrupting its operations.
In a related development, the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) suspended Prof. Alhassan’s salary effective March 2025. The suspension, based on Section 25(5) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), cited the absence of required financial clearance for his renewed contract, which runs from October 2, 2023, to September 2027.
Prof. Alhassan expressed concern over the impact of misinformation, revealing that a diplomatic mission withdrew from a major partnership due to the controversy. “When we have bad press about GBC, we will suffer,” he warned, noting a concerning financial outlook for the first quarter of 2025.
He urged staff to maintain internal unity, discipline, and productivity, and to resolve disputes constructively.
GBC Board Chairman Samuel Kojo Intsiaba echoed this call, advocating for industrial harmony and mutual respect between management and staff.
He acknowledged that internal tensions are natural but must be carefully managed to preserve GBC’s competitiveness in the evolving media landscape.
Mr Intsiaba also read a letter from the NMC, dated March 25, 2025, confirming that Prof. Alhassan’s tenure had been officially renewed on February 26, 2024—a decision publicly announced during the inauguration of GBC’s new Board on August 13, 2024. The NMC urged the Board to communicate the renewal to staff and offered clarity on the appointment.
During the durbar, staff voiced concerns regarding logistics, equipment, and compensation but also praised Prof. Alhassan for his efforts in rebranding GBC and strengthening its digital presence.
They appealed for the permanent recruitment of National Service personnel within the social media department to sustain the momentum.
