The Deputy National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Osman Ayariga, has issued a strong message to Organised Labour, urging them to remain steadfast in their demands and not be swayed by the government’s tactics.
This follows President Akufo-Addo’s appeal to Organised labour to push back its intended strike action to allow the government to consult stakeholders on how best to deal with the illegal mining menace.
Speaking on the Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, Ayariga commended Organised Labour for their courage and dedication to advocating for the rights of Ghanaians.
“I would like to thank and congratulate Organised Labour for being courageous and being able to stand for the masses for the right thing to be done and for Ghanaians,” Ayariga stated.
He expressed concern that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s current approach to the Labour Union’s threats was merely a strategy to delay action.
“Currently, you will realise that all Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is seeking to do in this current Labour Union’s threat is just to buy time. He is only interested in buying time from now to December 7,” he said.
Ayariga urged Organised Labour not to give in to the government’s attempts to stall progress. “So I beg and plead, please do not capitulate, please do not relent. The country is already shut down,” he emphasised.
Source: citinewsroom.com
