The General Transport, Petroleum, Chemical, and Workers’ Union of the Trades Union Congress (GTPCWU) has characterized the interdiction of two of its members by the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) board as a mere display of power.

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The two individuals, who also hold executive positions in the union, were suspended for allegedly releasing confidential information related to the controversial agreement between TOR and Torentco.

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The workers had expressed their opposition to the deal and are additionally calling for the dissolution of the TOR board.

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Despite the interdictions, the chairman of the union, Bernard Owusu, stated in an interview with Citi News that they remain unperturbed by the actions taken against them.

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“This is the first time we are hearing about directives not to speak to the media in the history of TOR, and so this is just a sheer display of power by the board of directors to show that they are in charge and untouchable. I want the whole world to know that these are innocent workers, and the board just wants to show power.”

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Mr. Owusu further stated that the union intends to write to the board, formally demanding the reinstatement of the two interdicted executives.

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“The mother union will write to management to reverse the decision unconditionally, and we are consulting our structures. We are having a management committee meeting, and from there, we will come out and let the world know what we want to do.”

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