President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged organised labour to reconsider its planned strike on October 10, emphasizing his commitment to addressing their concerns about illegal mining.
He made this appeal during a closed-door meeting on Thursday, October 3, with union leaders, where they discussed the urgent need for action against illegal mining. Akufo-Addo requested Organised Labour to postpone the strike to allow more time to address their demands.
Organised labour has expressed frustration over the government’s perceived insufficient response to the illegal mining crisis, which has caused widespread environmental degradation. The unions argue that they need urgent measures to protect Ghana’s natural resources.
In light of these tensions, President Akufo-Addo has pledged to invite organised labour for another meeting next week to discuss their concerns further and explore potential solutions.
