NIA workers call for removal of Prof Attafuah over management concerns [Video]

The Divisional Executive Council of the Public Service Workers Union (PSWU) of TUC – NIA Division has petitioned for the removal of Professor Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah from his position as the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA).

In a formal petition addressed to relevant authorities, the union mentioned several issues of concern regarding Prof. Attafuah’s management of the NIA.

These include allegations of unfair labor practices such as staff serving in acting capacities without formal letters and non-payment of acting allowances, which contravene established labor laws and organizational policies.

Furthermore, the petition accused Prof. Attafuah of unfair dismissals, citing the case of Samuel Duah, a former Assistant Registration Officer, who was allegedly dismissed for accepting a gift from a client despite being cleared of any criminal conduct by the Police CID Unit attached to the NIA headquarters.

Another dismissal mentioned was that of Martin Akowuah, the District Registration …