The Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has urged the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to work with a competent and trusted team to protect the mandate entrusted to it by Ghanaians.
Speaking on Ahotor FM’s Yepe Ahunu Show in Accra on October 3, 2026, Mr Koomson said the NDC should not take its electoral mandate for granted, stressing that the authority given to the government must be exercised responsibly in the interest of the people.
According to him, the NDC’s return to power was made possible by God and the overwhelming support of Ghanaians, and the government therefore has a responsibility to deliver on the mandate.
He cautioned that if the government fails to properly exercise the authority entrusted to it, the same mandate could be withdrawn at the next election.
“God gave you this power, this mandate and this authority. If you are given such overwhelming support and you cannot apply the authority well, God can take it back in 2028.”
Mr Koomson said the government must also recognise that its authority is intended to protect citizens and safeguard their interests rather than create additional hardship for them.
He particularly raised concerns about demolition exercises, stressing that workers and ordinary citizens expect the government to protect their interests when decisions affecting their livelihoods and assets are being taken.
According to him, workers have a legitimate stake in some properties and investments managed by the state because such assets are connected to workers’ contributions and retirement investments.
He said government must therefore take steps to prevent encroachment and the inappropriate disposal or allocation of such assets.
“Workers can also rise up and say, this belongs to us. I join in the special workers’ contribution. When they run a scheme, it is our assets. Government is indirectly managing it for us. It is for workers,” he stated.
Mr Koomson also criticised the sale or allocation of portions of state-owned properties under previous administrations, particularly under the former New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.
He argued that some of the difficulties surrounding state properties today were created by decisions taken during the previous administration to dispose of portions of public assets.
He cited the sale of portions of a state-owned hotel or property as an example, questioning why parts of public assets should be transferred to private interests for commercial development.
According to him, such decisions could affect the long-term ability of workers’ investments and retirement schemes to generate sustainable returns.
Mr Koomson therefore called for greater protection of state and workers’ assets, saying government must ensure that public properties are managed in a manner that safeguards workers’ retirement investments and protects the national interest.
He added that while demolition exercises may sometimes be necessary to deal with unlawful development or encroachment, government must balance enforcement with its responsibility to protect citizens, their livelihoods and assets connected to workers’ contributions.
He urged the NDC government to remain mindful of the confidence placed in it by Ghanaians and to ensure that decisions taken under its mandate reflect responsible management of public resources and the interests of citizens.
Story by Stephen Kwaku Owusu Mintah
