Resignations part of institutional reforms, not a crisis – Labour expert

A labour expert, Claudia Otchere, has dismissed media reports suggesting that recent resignations at the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) amount to a crisis.

According to her, staff resignations, particularly in institutions undergoing reforms and strengthening governance frameworks, do not in themselves constitute a crisis.

“From the perspective of a labour relations expert, the concerns raised about staff resignations at the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) deserve to be addressed with clarity and balance,” she said.

She continued, “In any institution, particularly one undergoing reforms, strengthening governance frameworks, and consolidating operational systems, staff movements, including at the management level, are not unusual. Such transitions can reflect natural career progression, organisational realignment, or evolving institutional needs, rather than distress.”

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Otchere emphasised that the true test of organisational health lies in the continuity of operations and the stability of systems, adding that the Fund’s ability to meet its statutory and strategic obligations remains paramount.

She also pointed out that as long as workflow remains uninterrupted, governance structures are intact, and decision-making processes function effectively, there is no basis for concern.

“Institutions are built on systems and policies, not on individuals alone, and MIIF’s framework is designed to withstand personnel changes,” she added.

Otchere noted that while public commentary should always promote transparency and good governance, it must also avoid creating unnecessary anxiety or mischief, adding that a measured interpretation of developments, grounded in facts rather than speculation, best serves the public interest.

“On this basis, there is no indication that the Fund is destabilised, and stakeholders can remain confident in MIIF’s capacity to continue delivering on its mandate,” she said.

Touching on MIIF’s commitment to results, Otchere cited the Fund’s third-quarter royalties collection performance, noting that the trend points to even stronger outcomes by year-end.

The labour expert mentioned that the CEO’s ability to sustain the Fund despite a drastic reduction in its royalty allocation, from 77.6 percent to just 2 percent, is a testament to her resilience, leadership, and results-driven focus.

“These are signs that something good is happening and should be recognised rather than unfairly criticised to create negative perceptions,” she stated.

Otchere however urged staff to remain calm, focused, and steadfast in the discharge of their duties, while rallying behind the CEO and management to further enhance the Fund’s performance.