The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused Organized Labour of aligning their motives with the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s political strategy for the 2024 general elections.
According to a press statement signed by the National Youth Organizer for the party, Salam Mustapha, a confidential document titled “Winning 2024 and Beyond,” was prepared by the NDC in 2021, and was leaked into the public domain, which drew much attention in 2022.
He says “this document outlines the NDC’s strategy for the 2024 elections, and it is becoming increasingly evident that Organized Labour is following this politically motivated plan.”
Salam Mustapha added that the government has made considerable efforts over the last seven years to tackle illegal mining by taking decisive actions to safeguard the environment and the future of Ghana’s natural resources.
“These actions, including passing legislation with stiffer punishments, prosecuting offenders including the famous galamsey queen, Aisha Huang, who committed crimes during the Mahama’s administration and was never arrested, using the military to seize and destroy property used for galamsey, etc.,” he highlighted.
According to him, though these efforts made by the government were evident, Organized Labour became very silent and ignored the significant contributions the government made to combat the menace.
“Through all these efforts, Organized Labour was silent. Moreover, Organized Labour has conveniently ignored the significant concessions made by the government during its recent meeting with the President, which were aimed at resolving these concerns,” Mr. Mustapha revealed.
Mr. Mustapha stated emphatically that “Organized Labour’s actions are politically charged, aimed at destabilizing the government, and fueled by the NDC’s strategy as outlined in the document.”
He urged all Ghanaians and members of the various unions under Organized Labour to reject any attempt to politicize the fight against galamsey, stating, “this is a national issue that transcends party politics.”
