Staff associations at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital are escalating their demands for the removal of Chief Executive Officer Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah, citing incompetence and poor performance.
Five associations Korle Bu Senior Staff Association (KOSSA), Health Service Workers Union (HSWU), Health Accounting Staff of Ghana (HASAG), Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), and Ghana Federation of Allied Health Professionals (GFAHPS) have united to threaten industrial action starting October 7 if Dr. Ampomah remains in office beyond October 5.
The unions have outlined several grievances against Dr. Ampomah, including delays in approvals leading to frequent shortages of essential supplies, conflicts of interest, ineffective management, lack of progress in key healthcare areas, low staff morale, high turnover rates, and visible fatigue on the part of the CEO.
They also highlighted administrative issues, such as unsigned cheques and halted activities during Dr. Ampomah’s absence.
On September 20, 2024, union leadership met with the Korle Bu District Command to notify the police of their intention to hold peaceful demonstrations, as per their letter dated August 27, 2024.
The planned route will begin at the forecourt of the Cardiothoracic Centre, proceed through the Accident and Emergency Centre, and culminate at Central Administration, where a petition will be presented to the Board or its representatives.
The unions emphasize that their patience should not be tested, stating that the demonstration is just one way to express their dissatisfaction with Dr. Ampomah’s leadership.
They are prepared to activate additional industrial actions, including wearing red bands, withdrawing outpatient services, and potentially a full strike across the hospital.
