The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) is witnessing growing unrest due allegations that its Chief Executive Officer, Ing. Mark Awuah Baah, has remained in office despite reaching the statutory retirement age.
A letter sighted by this paper, dated January 15, 2025, clearly directed Ing. Baah to proceed on compulsory retirement by June 15, 2025, in accordance with Article 12 of GRIDCo’s Conditions of Service.
The directive instructed him to vacate his post, settle all outstanding obligations, and relinquish the company’s accommodation.
However, three months after the deadline, the position remains unoccupied.
The development has sparked agitation among staff, who argue that his continued stay contravenes both GRIDCo’s internal policy and presidential directives on retirement.
“How can a man who has officially retired still be running this critical state institution? Who is protecting him, and why?” an irate worker queried.
According to insiders, Ing. Baah’s extended tenure has deepened suspicions that elements of the previous administration remain entrenched in the company’s structures. Some employees allege that backdoor recruitments and contract renewals continue to favour individuals with links to the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), further undermining President John Dramani Mahama’s Resetting Agenda.
Party grassroots have also raised concerns, questioning why a retired CEO, with perceived political ties to the NPP, is still steering a key state utility at the expense of loyal National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters. “Our youth fought for this government, yet those who should have retired are still signing contracts and making appointments,” one NDC insider lamented.
GRIDCo’s board has been accused of shielding Ing. Baah from the retirement directive, fueling growing discontent among staff and sections of the ruling party. While open protests remain muted, sources warn that frustrations are boiling beneath the surface.
With pressure mounting, lingering questions persist: Why has Ing. Baah’s retirement not been enforced, and who is enabling his continued stay in office?
