Internal unrest has gripped the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) following allegations that top management figures, including Director General Prof. Amin Alhassan, Acting Director of Television Akushika Acquaye and Deputy Director of Human Resources John Korasare, have conspired to demote Nii Odartey Lamptey, the long-serving Head of News TV.
A letter dated February 10, 2025, titled “Oversight Responsibility as Head of GBC Newsroom”—discovered by Newsflashafrica.com—indicates that Acquaye is being reassigned to assume Lamptey’s current role while maintaining her directorship of Television. This decision would effectively reduce Lamptey to a supervisory role in the newsroom.
Insider sources claim that the controversy dates back to 2024, when Acquaye allegedly refused to vacate the Head of News TV position for Lamptey. According to these sources, the move is seen as part of a politically motivated power play. Allegations suggest that Akushika Acquaye, reportedly aligned with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), is being positioned to advance a political agenda in support of the upcoming Bawumia 2028 campaign.
Staff members loyal to Lamptey have voiced strong objections to the decision, urging him to resist the demotion until government communication authorities intervene. Many staff, already frustrated over past management decisions—such as Lamptey’s exclusion from management meetings and the removal of his name from key lists—see this latest move as further marginalizing a respected news leader.
Additional concerns have been raised over reports that Akushika Acquaye may be receiving an extra allowance on top of her salary, intensifying suspicions of preferential treatment. Critics argue that such actions risk undermining the integrity and operational efficiency of GBC, with potential long-term impacts on the broadcaster’s public service mandate.
Political and media analysts warn that if these alleged maneuvers are not addressed promptly, they could erode trust within the organization and impair its ability to effectively disseminate news. They call on the government to ensure that any personnel changes at GBC are based on merit rather than political considerations.
As the situation continues to unfold, all eyes remain on GBC. The full contents of the contentious letter have yet to be released, but the internal dispute has already set the stage for a broader debate on governance and transparency within the state-owned broadcaster.
Below is the letter assigning Akushika to the role
Source: GhanaNewsOnline with additional File from Newsflashafrica