ISAAC OSEI NYANTAKYI vs. GHANA GRID COMPANY LTD.

The Plaintiff, Isaac Osei Nyantakyi, a former employee of the Defendant, Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCO), was transferred from Volta River Authority (VRA) to GRIDCO in 2008 retaining his seniority and conditions of service. Following allegations published in the Insight Newspaper in August 2009 and subsequent investigations by a Committee of Enquiry, the Plaintiff's appointment was terminated by GRIDCO in July 2010. The Plaintiff contended that the termination was wrongful, that the disciplinary procedures were not properly followed, and that he was entitled to various payments including damages, salary in lieu of notice, accrued leave, transfer allowance, and moving expenses. The Defendant denied wrongful termination and asserted that the termination was fair and in accordance with the Senior Staff Association Conditions of Service.

The Plaintiff herein, Isaac Osei Nyantakyi, a former employee of the Defendant Company, Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCO) commenced the instant action against the Defendant by filing a writ of summons together with a statement of claim for the following reliefs: a. A Declaration that the termination of his appointment by GRIDCO is wrongful. b. An order that the wrongful termination of appointment by the Defendant be treated as having declared the Plaintiff redundant according to the GRIDCO Senior Staff Association Conditions of Service. c. Damages for wrongful termination of appointment of the Plaintiff by the Defendant. d. Three months’ salary in lieu of notice under GRIDCO SSA Conditions of Service to be paid to him. e. Cash payment of accrued leave for 2007 and 2008. f. One month basic salary for transfer from Takoradi to Tema. g. Reasonable moving expenses to a place of hire. The Defendant entered appearance on 11th November, 2010 and went on to file its statement o.....