NDC’s Vishnu Nene files petition for removal of GMA President

A campaign member of the National Democratic Congress, Dr Vishnu Nene Limon Abayateye, has submitted a formal petition for the removal of the President of Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr Frank Serebour.

Dr. Vishnu Nene who has been an aggressive campaigner for the return of the opposition National Democratic Congress’ leader, John Dramani Mahama, outlined in his petition serious allegations against Dr. Serebour including stating on behalf of the GMA without consulting the National Executive Council or the General Assembly.

His petition is dated October 8, 2024, and addressed to the General Secretary of the GMA.

Dr. Nene who also serves as a member of the GMA calls for the removal of Serebour follows an announcement by the Association that it stands in solidarity with Organised Labour in the fight against illegal small-scale mining, known as galamsey, but will not participate in a planned nationwide strike on October 10.

Dr. Serebour whilst speaking at the 22nd Annual General and Scientific Conference with the Medical Superintendent’s Group declared that with no roadmap as to the timelines of the planned Organized Labour strike, the Executive Council of the GMA has resolved to not partake in the strike while in principle sharing in the demands of the Labour Unions.

However, according to the NDC activist, the decision by GMA was a unilateral one and has allegedly brought the Association into disrepute, making the Association appear inconsistent in the eyes of the public, especially given its previous stance on illegal mining.

The Secretary of the GMA, Dr. Richard Selormey is yet to indicate acknowledgement of the filed petition as at the time of filing this report.