Hollistar Duah-Yentumi: Lawyer Reacts To Ex-SIC Boss' Refusal To Leave Post, Video Sparks Debate
- A Ghanaian lawyer has generated reactions online after she waded into the lawsuit that was filed by the outgoing SIC Insurance boss against the company
- She explained that by the law, Hollistar could be dismissed from her role without being given any reasons
- Social media users who took to the comment section of the video have shared varied opinions on the video
A Ghanaian lawyer has reacted to the decision of the outgoing Managing Director (MD) of SIC Insurance Hollistar Duah-Yentumi to sue the company and the newly appointed MD, James Agyenim-Boateng over the termination of her contract.
In the suit filed by Hollistar Duah-Yentumi, she bemoaned that her tenure as the Managing Director was for four years, hence expiring on January 1, 2028.
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She therefore prayed to the court to declare her termination as unlawful and thus must be paid her unexpired term of the employment contract.
Reacting to this, a lawyer took to TikTok to offer legal education by explaining what the suit was about and the stands of the law on matters of this nature.
She explained that according to the law, Hollistar Duah-Yentumi could be fired by her employer without being given any reasons.
She added that the actions and silence by the shareholders of SIC in the wake of the issue also showed approval of her termination.
"According to the Court of Appeal case of Agbeti versus Erickson which was delivered sometime in 2023, an employer can fire you, the employee at any time and without assigning reasons," she said in the video.
The lawyer summarized her points in the video's caption by saying that the High Court would have considered if the terms of her contract were conscionable and not public policy.
Earnings of ex-SIC MD
The outgoing Managing Director (MD) of SIC Insurance Hollistar Duah-Yentumi received a gross monthly salary of GH₵70,000.
Her annual allowance totalled GH₵840,000 and included other perks while Duah-Yentumi was serving as the MD of SIC Insurance
At the time of writing the report, the video had raked in over 900 likes and 100 comments.
Watch the video below:
Netizens comment on salary of SIC MD
Social media users who took to the comment section of the video shared their views on the actions of the ex-SIC boss.
Daniel12 commented:
"There should be a new law if a new government is sworn in just resign simple."
Hardi Cissey indicated:
"Without prejudice.... Just for education purposes."
Kingelvisii
"But is gorvment appointees or what, even BOG boss self is out of office, who r you."
Kaakamotobi.. wrote:
"In all u do for ur party don't take up any political office or position. when ur party is out u are OUT."
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