John Dramani Mahama swears in seven-member National Labour Commission

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a new seven-member National Labour Commission (NLC) at a ceremony on November 13, charging the members to restore public trust in the nation's labour dispute resolution system. The commission is chaired by retired Court of Appeal Justice Isaac Delali Duose and includes representatives from both the Ghana Employers Association and Organised Labour. During the swearing-in, the President emphasized that fairness and efficiency are critical to maintaining industrial harmony and protecting the livelihoods of Ghanaians. He urged the new commissioners to prioritize the speedy adjudication of cases to avoid the delays that often lead to workplace instability.

Justice Isaac Delali Duose, on behalf of the commission, pledged to approach their new responsibilities with transparency and impartiality. He expressed the team’s commitment to protecting workers' rights while ensuring a balanced approach that serves both employers and employees. The chairperson noted that the commission would work diligently to address the backlog of grievances and ensure that all disputes are handled with the urgency required to maintain a peaceful industrial environment.

President Mahama also acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing members of the commission, thanking them for their dedicated service to the state. The inauguration of this new board is part of the government's broader effort to strengthen national institutions and ensure that labour relations are managed through a robust and credible framework. The new NLC members are expected to begin work immediately to address ongoing industrial concerns and foster a more stable climate for national development.