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A long-simmering leadership dispute at the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) Ho Branch 2 reached a boiling point on Wednesday, as National Executives Committee (NEC) representatives clashed with ousted executives refusing to vacate office.<\/p>\n
Background of the Dispute<\/strong><\/p>\nThe controversy began in April 2022, when Michael Sonkro, the then-Chairman, was accused of overstaying his four-year tenure.<\/p>\n
Despite his election defeat, Sonkro and four other executives rejected the outcome and refused to hand over to the newly elected leadership.<\/p>\n
NEC\u2019s Intervention<\/strong><\/p>\nAfter months of court actions and directives, NEC invoked Article 3 of the Union\u2019s constitution to dismiss the recalcitrant executives in December 2023.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday afternoon, a confrontation marked the culmination of NEC\u2019s efforts to evict the individuals and induct the new executives.<\/p>\n
Eyewitness Accounts<\/strong><\/p>\nEyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as Felix Kpor, former 2nd Trustee, attempted to block NEC\u2019s access to the offices.<\/p>\n
Police intervention was required to restore order, with the parties now engaging in talks with the Volta Regional Police Command to resolve the impasse.<\/p>\n
BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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