On November 13, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama inaugurated a seven-member National Labour Commission (NLC) in Accra, Ghana. The commission's primary responsibility is to restore confidence in Ghana's labour dispute resolution system. President Mahama emphasized the importance of the Commission's credibility in promoting trust, industrial harmony, and fair working conditions. He noted that an effective and trusted labour dispute resolution mechanism is essential for protecting workers' rights and livelihoods.
The new Commission is chaired by Justice Isaac Delali Duose, a retired Justice of the Court of Appeal. Other members include Mr. Joseph Kingsley Amuah and Mr. Isaac Sackey, representatives of the Ghana Employers Association; Mr. Prince William Ankrah and Mr. Abdul-Samad Ali Gomdah, representatives of Organised Labour; and Madam Rosemond Freeman-Tettey and Mr. Antwi-Boasiako Sekyere, nominees of the President. President Mahama congratulated the newly appointed commissioners and expressed appreciation to their predecessors for their service to the nation.
President Mahama stressed that a worker with a grievance wants to know that somebody will hear it and deal with it fairly and expeditiously. The National Labour Commission has a responsibility to apply rules to the letter. He underscored the importance of fairness, consistency, and speedy adjudication of cases in promoting trust and industrial harmony. The President's charge to the Commission reflects the government's commitment to protecting workers' rights and promoting fair working conditions.
Speaking on behalf of the Commission, Justice Duose thanked the President for the confidence reposed in the members. He pledged their commitment to transparency, fairness, and impartiality in handling matters brought before the Commission. Justice Duose assured stakeholders that the Commission would work diligently to uphold justice and strengthen confidence in the country's labour relations framework.
The National Labour Commission plays a critical role in resolving labour disputes in Ghana. The Commission's effectiveness is crucial in promoting industrial harmony and protecting workers' rights. The inauguration of the new Commission reflects the government's efforts to strengthen the country's labour relations framework. The Commission's members are expected to work together to ensure fairness, consistency, and speedy adjudication of cases.
The Ghana Employers Association and Organised Labour are represented on the Commission, ensuring that the interests of both employers and workers are taken into account. The Commission's membership reflects the government's commitment to promoting social dialogue and cooperation between employers and workers. The Commission's work is expected to have a positive impact on Ghana's labour relations framework.
The inauguration of the new National Labour Commission marks a significant milestone in Ghana's efforts to strengthen its labour relations framework. The Commission's members are expected to work diligently to uphold justice and promote fairness, consistency, and speedy adjudication of cases. The government's efforts to promote industrial harmony and protect workers' rights are reflected in the inauguration of the new Commission.
Key points
- President Mahama charges the new Labour Commission to ensure fairness, consistency, and speedy adjudication of cases.
- The new Commission is chaired by Justice Isaac Delali Duose, a retired Justice of the Court of Appeal.
- The Commission's members include representatives of the Ghana Employers Association, Organised Labour, and nominees of the President.
