President John Dramani Mahama has terminated the appointment of Benjamin Arthur as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), effective Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Sources close to the Presidency confirmed the decision, although no official reason has been disclosed.
Background of Benjamin Arthur
Mr. Arthur was appointed by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in January 2022.
He brought a wealth of experience to the role, combining civil engineering, labour relations, and conflict resolution expertise.
As a certified mediator and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) expert, he had a strong academic and research foundation in workplace conflict management.
Career Highlights
Before joining FWSC, Mr. Arthur served as a Labour Administration Expert under a European Union Technical Assistance Project at the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations.
His expertise spans labour audits, inspections, collective bargaining, industrial strike measurement, and ISO records management.
During his tenure at FWSC, he played a key role in efforts to review Ghana’s Single Spine Pay Policy, over a decade after its implementation.
Education And Professional Background
Mr. Arthur holds a Master of Arts degrees from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and the Kofi Annan Peacekeeping Training Centre.
He also possesses an Executive Master’s degree from the Institute of Paralegal Training and Leadership Studies in Accra and a Professional Executive Master’s degree from the PULSE Institute (Calgary, Canada) and Mediation Training Institute International (Kansas City, USA).
He trained as a civil structural engineer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and practiced as an engineer for 23 years.
Impact And Future Developments
The reasons behind Mr. Arthur’s removal are yet to be officially disclosed, leaving many questions about the future direction of the FWSC.
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