A group calling itself the Concerned Unionised Staff of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has distanced itself from a recent press conference led by union leader Sam Nat Kevor, describing it as misleading and unrepresentative of the views of the majority of GBC workers.
In a press statement issued on September 8, 2025, the group stated that the press conference, which criticised GBC management and the Director-General, Prof. Amin Alhassan, was held under false pretences and had very low attendance.
According to the group, the event was presented as a staff durbar, but in reality, it was aimed at tarnishing the management’s image and advancing Kevor’s personal interests.
The statement, signed by Pastor Jenkins Benny and Mr. Charles Tsakpo, accused Kevor of holding a grudge against the Director-General stemming from a 2021 incident involving missing Christmas packages that were never accounted for by the union.
They claim Kevor’s refusal to cooperate with an internal audit sparked an ongoing conflict with Prof. Alhassan, which has now escalated into repeated public attacks.
“Sam Nat Kevor has resorted to questionable tactics… aimed at tarnishing the positive reputation and progress of GBC,” the statement read. “This narrative is not only misleading but also a blatant lie.”
The group questioned how many times GBC would have to endure internal conflicts involving union leaders and called for a shift in focus toward constructive engagement. They also alleged that Kevor has been lobbying to become the next Deputy Director-General, a role they believe he is unqualified for.
The statement outlined several alleged failures under Kevor’s leadership, including:
* Constant antagonism toward management.
* Attempting to operate a parallel authority within GBC.
* Failure to push for an update to the staff collective agreement since 2004.
* Inability to secure unsociable hour allowances for staff since 2023.
The concerned staff also revealed that some senior union executives have recently resigned from the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU), which they say signals a potential crisis within the union itself.
“As concerned staff, we believe in constructive engagement and dialogue to address workplace concerns, rather than resorting to actions that may harm the Corporation’s image and workers,” the statement concluded.
The group called on all stakeholders to take note of the growing divide between the union leadership and the general workforce, urging unity and a renewed focus on staff welfare.
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