The General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers Union (GTPCW) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has gone to court to challenge the nomination of Mr. George Nyaunu as their representative on the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) board.
The Union claims that Mr. Nyaunu falsely represented himself as their nominee, despite the Union officially nominating its National Chairman, Mr. Bernard Owusu, for the position.
The controversy began when President John Mahama nominated Mr. Nyaunu for the NPA board, despite the GTPCW’s official nomination of Mr. Owusu. The Union had submitted Mr. Owusu’s name to the Presidency, the Office of the Chief of Staff, and the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition. The GTPCW is now seeking an injunction to prevent Mr. Nyaunu from being sworn in or participating in board meetings as their representative.
The dispute has sparked tension within the Union and the petroleum industry as a whole. Some tanker drivers aligned with Mr. Nyaunu are at odds with those backing Mr. Owusu, leading to reported disruptions in the supply and distribution of petroleum products nationwide.
Industry observers are divided, with some arguing that Mr. Owusu’s previous experience on the board makes him a suitable candidate, while others question Mr. Nyaunu’s alleged close ties with the NPA.
As the legal battle unfolds, there are growing calls for the government to appoint a neutral and competent figure from the downstream sector to the NPA board. This individual would need to understand the challenges facing petroleum worker unions and be able to advance the collective interests of all parties involved.
The situation remains uncertain, with the potential to impact the strategic decision-making processes of the NPA and the stability of the petroleum industry.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
