Organised Labour’s ongoing strike in Ghana has severely impacted essential services, notably affecting operations in the judiciary and healthcare sectors.
The strike, initiated in protest against the proposed sale of SSNIT’s 60 per cent shares in four hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong, has continued despite SSNIT’s cancellation of the sale. Labour groups now demand the dissolution of SSNIT’s board.
Reports from Channel One News reveal a significant disruption at the Accra High Court. An empty parking lot usually bustles with lawyers and litigants. Courtrooms remain vacant as staff and judges, represented by the Judicial Staff Association of Ghana, participate in the strike. Only police and internal security officers are visible on the premises.
Healthcare services at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and Manhyia Government Hospital have been severely affected. Doctors have abandoned consulting rooms, leaving patients seeking medical attention without care.
Outpatient department services have been halted at both facilities, exacerbating the impact on public health.
Despite the strike’s widespread effects, lectures at the University of Ghana, Legon Campus, continue uninterrupted, with the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) also participating in the nationwide labour action.
The strike underscores growing discontent and challenges faced by various sectors in Ghana, highlighting significant disruptions to essential services critical for the public’s welfare.
