A civil society group, the Alliance for Justice and Equality (AFJE), has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to revoke what it describes as politically-motivated “last-minute” appointments made at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) during the tenure of the previous administration.
In the petition dated June 2, 2025, and signed by Executive Director Haruna Mohammed and Secretary Dr. Eric Derrick Antwi, the Alliance called for the immediate revocation of the appointments of Mr. Benjamin Eshun (Director of General Services), Mr. Thomas A. Wilson (Director of Corporate Planning), and Mr. Akuamoah Boateng (Director of Air Traffic Services).
According to the petitioners, these appointments—reportedly made via a letter dated December 10, 2024—were allegedly handed out to known affiliates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), despite the appointees having failed earlier interviews conducted by the Public Services Commission between December 11 and 22, 2023.
The Alliance also questioned why these appointments had not yet been reversed, especially after a December 2024 directive by the Office of the Chief of Staff under the new government to review and possibly nullify end-of-tenure recruitments and appointments.
“If the newly appointed Acting Director-General of the GCAA has not reported this situation to the Chief of Staff, then it is most unfortunate,” the petition noted.
The group made four key demands:
1. An investigation into the recruitment process and the rationale behind the appointments.
2. A directive for the Acting Director-General to provide full disclosure on the matter.
3. A forensic and value-for-money audit of recent major projects and procurements at the GCAA.
4. An inquiry into possible use of fake or unaccredited professional certificates by some officials.
AFJE emphasized that its call to action was rooted in its commitment to promoting justice, equality, and accountability in public service, adding that only merit-based appointments would support the government’s “RESET Agenda.”
The petition was copied to the Vice President, Chief of Staff, and the Minister for Transport.
