Galamsey: UTAG Defies Government Pressure, Strike Continues
UTAG Stands Strong Against Government Pressure
- Despite government pressure, UTAG-UG has maintained its stance
- Government officials have attempted to divide UTAG members and end the strike
- Prof. Gyampo has criticized the government's actions
Professor Ransford Gyampo, president of the University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UG), has accused high-ranking government officials and members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of trying to fracture UTAG’s solidarity.
He revealed that some deputy ministers and party leaders have attempted to persuade UTAG members to end their ongoing strike, which protests the government’s inaction against illegal mining, or galamsey.
In an interview, Prof. Gyampo emphasized that UTAG remains resolute in its decision to continue the strike.
He stated, “To those Deputy Ministers and party leaders who tried to undermine our unity, I was listening to your conversations, and let me be clear: you can attempt to divide other labor unions, but you won’t break UTAG. We are still on strike, and your efforts are in vain.”
He went on to criticize the Akufo-Addo administration, claiming it will be remembered as the most undemocratic government in Ghana’s history.
Prof. Gyampo cited the weakening of the legislature and judiciary and the silencing of civil society and labor voices.
