The Tertiary Education Workers’ Union of Ghana (TEWU-GH) has dissociated itself from what it describes as an “illegal and misleading” assertion made by Mr Charles Arthur, the KNUST Local Chairman, who has been disseminating information that implies he is the National Chairman of the Union.
In a statement released by the National Secretariat on Saturday, November 29, 2025, the Union asserted that Mr Arthur’s actions represent a deliberate misrepresentation aimed at creating confusion among its members and stakeholders.
The Secretariat emphasised that it lacks the authority to speak or act on behalf of TEWU-GH at the national level.
The statement indicated that Mr Arthur has recently engaged in a series of actions deemed unconstitutional and disruptive by the Union.
These actions include convening unauthorised meetings, rallying a small group of supporters to endorse what the Union refers to as his “divisive agenda,” and orchestrating the signing of a letter dated November 5, 2025, in an effort to declare himself National Chairman.
TEWU-GH disclosed that it had warned him following the circulation of the letter, but the KNUST local chairman allegedly ignored the directive. The Union also pointed out that Mr Arthur declined to attend a meeting scheduled for November 27, 2025, which was meant to resolve the issue amicably.
Instead, he issued yet another statement declaring himself National Chairman and threatening strike action if the Union does not obtain its bargaining certificate by December.
The National Secretariat characterised his conduct as “immature” and “gross misconduct,” stressing that leadership within TEWU-GH is determined solely through established constitutional procedures—not through personal declarations.
Stakeholders, including university authorities, regulators, and the public, have been urged to disregard communications from Mr Arthur or any group associated with him.
TEWU-GH maintains that it does not represent the Union and possesses no authority to issue directives on its behalf.
The statement further disclosed that Mr Arthur’s behaviour has consistently posed a problem in interactions with the National Labour Commission and the Labour Department.
His purported unwillingness to adhere to due process, especially regarding the bargaining certificate, has allegedly led to postponements in the issuance of the certificate.
