President John Dramani Mahama has terminated the appointment of Ofosu Asamoah, the Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission (NLC), sources close to the Presidency have confirmed.
This development marks the second high-profile exit in the labour sector within days, following the reported dismissal of Fair Wages and Salaries Commission CEO, Benjamin Arthur.
Background of Ofosu Asamoah
Mr. Asamoah, a lawyer and former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for the Kade constituency in the Eastern Region, had served as Executive Secretary of the Commission since 2017.
During his tenure at the NLC, he played a central role in mediating labour disputes, including negotiations between government and various public sector unions.
His legal and parliamentary experience was often cited as an asset in handling sensitive industrial relations matters.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his appointment to the NLC, Mr. Asamoah served multiple terms in Parliament and was once the Deputy Majority Chief Whip.
He is also known for his work on constitutional and legal affairs while in Parliament. In his role as Executive Secretary, he emphasized the Commission’s unbiased approach to resolving industrial conflicts, stating that the NLC “does not do anyone’s bidding”.
Impact And Future Development
Though the Presidency has yet to release a formal statement, the government is expected to announce a new appointment in the coming days.
Efforts to reach Mr. Asamoah for comment have so far been unsuccessful.
The termination of his appointment has sparked interest in who will replace him as Executive Secretary and how it will affect the labour sector.
-BY Issah Olegor
