Transport operators in Ghana have announced their decision to join the nationwide strike led by Organised Labour, starting on October 10, 2024, in protest against the government’s failure to address the ongoing Galamsey in Ghana (Illegal mining).
The transport group declared that all forms of transportation, including intra-city and inter-city services, will cease operations in solidarity with the strike.
The operators expressed their frustration over the environmental destruction caused by Galamsey and the government’s inaction, which they argue is severely impacting communities and livelihoods across the country.
By halting transport services, they aim to intensify pressure on the authorities to take decisive action against the illegal mining activities that continue to wreak havoc on the nation’s natural resources.
The addition of transport operators to the strike is expected to cause significant disruption, further amplifying the nationwide protest and underscoring the widespread demand for urgent solutions to the Galamsey problem.
Background: Organized Labour ‘s Action Backed by Transport Operators in Ghana over Galamsey (Illegal Mining)
Organised Labour announced a nationwide strike on October 1, set to take effect on October 10, 2024, in response to the government’s failure to meet their demands regarding illegal mining, commonly referred to as Galamsey in Ghana.
The decision followed an emergency meeting held on the same day, where labour leaders expressed frustration over the government’s continued inaction on the matter.
Organised Labour prior to that had issued an ultimatum, calling on the government to take decisive steps to combat Galamsey by the end of September.
They argued that the destructive mining activities are causing severe environmental harm and threatening the livelihoods of countless Ghanaians, particularly those in mining-affected regions.
