ARYEETEY, J.A.
A background to this appeal is as follows: In December 1986 the plaintiff/respondent was employed as Commercial Manager of the defendant/appellant company and his appointment was confirmed exactly a year later. However by letter dated 21st February 1997 the company demoted him to the rank of Area Commercial Officer. The matter did not end there. On 5th January 1998 the defendant/appellant company by its Chairman of Board of Directors wrote a letter, exhibit C to the plaintiff/respondent terminating his appointment. I would quote exhibit C in full. It reads:
“Dear sir,
TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENT
This is to inform you that your services with the company will no more be needed and consequently your appointment with the company is terminated with effect from 15th January 1998. The decision to terminate your appointment is being taken to safeguard the interest of the company by ensuring its smooth and unfettered operations.
The Board has observed that:
(1) Since your inability to …