Rescind Your Decision to Strike Over Births and Death Registrar - Gov't Appeals to CLOGSAG

Accra, Ghana - 19 Feb, 2025 - In a last-ditch effort to prevent a nationwide strike, the Ghanaian government has urged the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) to reconsider its decision to take industrial action.

The strike, scheduled to begin on Thursday, is in protest of the government's appointment of Samuel Adom Botchway as Registrar of the Births and Deaths Registry.

Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, at a press briefing on Feb 19, 2025, emphasized that the president's decision to appoint Mr. Botchway was correct and urged CLOGSAG to rescind its strike decision. While acknowledging the importance of strike actions, Ofosu stressed that there is no sufficient basis for a strike in this instance, as it would be unfair to the Ghanaian people who pay the wages of public officers, including CLOGSAG members.

“We believe that the president has acted correctly in the appointment of Mr. Adom Botchway, so we would appeal to CLOGSAG to rescind their decision to go on strike,” he stated.

“A strike action, we appreciate. It is one of the mechanisms they can use to drive home their demands… But in this particular instance, we do not believe that an efficient basis exists to go on strike because it will be unfair to the people of Ghana who pay the wages of all public officers, including members of CLOGSAG,” he added.

This development comes after CLOGSAG announced its intention to strike, citing dissatisfaction with the government's appointment. The government's appeal is a bid to prevent the strike, which could potentially disrupt public services across the country.

Source: Lead News Online