The Tertiary Education Workers’ Union of Ghana (TEWU-GH) has distanced itself from what it calls an “illegal and misleading” claim by Mr Charles Arthur, the KNUST Local Chairman, who has been circulating information suggesting that he is the National Chairman of the Union.
In a statement issued by the National Secretariat on Saturday, November 29, 2025, the Union said Mr Arthur’s actions constitute a deliberate misrepresentation intended to create confusion among members and stakeholders.
The Secretariat stressed that it has no mandate to speak or act on behalf of TEWU-GH at the national level.
According to the statement, Mr. Arthur has in recent weeks engaged in a series of actions that the Union considers unconstitutional and disruptive.
These include convening unauthorised meetings, mobilising a small group of sympathisers to support what the Union calls his “divisive agenda,” and orchestrating the signing of a letter dated November 5, 2025 in an attempt to declare himself National Chairman.
TEWU-GH revealed that it had cautioned him after the letter was circulated, but the KNUST local chairman allegedly disregarded the directive. The Union further noted that Mr. Arthur refused to attend a meeting scheduled for November 27, 2025, which was intended to address the matter amicably.
Instead, he released yet another statement proclaiming himself National Chairman and threatening strike action if the Union does not receive its bargaining certificate by December.
The National Secretariat described his behaviour as “immature” and “gross misconduct,” emphasising that leadership within TEWU-GH is determined strictly through established constitutional procedures—not personal declarations.
Stakeholders, including university authorities, regulators, and the public, have been urged to ignore communications from Mr. Arthur or any group aligned with him.
TEWU-GH insists that he does not represent the Union and has no authority to issue directives on its behalf.
The statement also revealed that Mr. Arthur’s conduct has been a recurring issue in engagements with the National Labour Commission and the Labour Department.
His alleged refusal to follow due process, particularly in matters concerning the bargaining certificate, has reportedly contributed to delays in the certificate’s issuance.
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