Akufo-Addo begs Organised Labour to call off strike –GFL

Kenneth Koomson, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour, has disclosed that President Akufo-Addo has pleaded with Organised Labour to reconsider their planned strike. The President expressed his concerns about the timing of the strike and requested that they think again about their decision.

During an interview on News Night on October 3, Koomson emphasized that Organised Labour remains resolute and will only reconsider if the government takes definitive actions to address their demands.

Koomson noted, “I expected the President to speak authoritatively, but he actually pleaded with Organised Labour, expressing that a strike at this moment may not be beneficial for the country.” He highlighted that Organised Labour’s primary concern is the pollution of water bodies, which impacts all Ghanaians.

“The decision on whether the strike will proceed depends on the government’s response to our concerns,” he added. Koomson also mentioned that Organised Labour is awaiting the government’s official response, which will be made public soon.

In related developments, Koomson stated that the government has agreed to revoke Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which allows mining in forest reserves. He reported that during the discussions on October 3, the government committed to addressing Organised Labour’s concerns regarding the issue of illegal mining and the depletion of forest reserves.

“The essence of this meeting was for the government to respond to our demands related to galamsey and forest conservation. The government confirmed that L.I. 2462 will be revoked when Parliament reconvenes, which is one of our key demands,” he concluded.