TEMA, Ghana, 3rd October: The Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has cautioned Ghanaian workers against turning against the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) in a manner that could pave the way for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to return to power.
According to him, a return of the NPP to government could put the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), which he described as the backbone of workers and pensioners, at risk.
Speaking on Ahotor FM’s Yepe Ahunu programme on Saturday, October 3, 2026, Mr Koomson said workers should not take actions that could facilitate the NPP’s return to power.
“Ghanaian workers shouldn’t turn against the NDC and NPP comes to power, they will sell SSNIT,” he said.
He further alleged that SSNIT could be among the institutions targeted for sale if the NPP returns to office, citing the funds managed by the pension scheme as a possible reason.
“It is not possible but if they come, they will sell everything including SSNIT because it’s their target as there’s money there,” he stated.
Teacher Strike
Commenting on the ongoing nationwide strike by pre-tertiary teacher unions, Mr Koomson said effective communication between the government and organised labour could have helped prevent the industrial action.
The strike, involving the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Unions of Ghana (PRETAG), follows unresolved concerns over delayed promotion-related payments, the placement of newly promoted teachers on the appropriate salary scales, negotiations for a new Collective Agreement, and the implementation of the Deprived Area Allowance.
Mr Koomson said while declaring a strike could be relatively straightforward, calling it off could be more difficult, particularly when workers believe their concerns have not been fully addressed.
He therefore urged the government to establish a more effective communication mechanism between government and organised labour to prevent disputes from escalating into industrial action.
He also suggested a return to the previous arrangement under which two ministers were assigned separate responsibilities, with one focusing on social welfare and the other on labour relations.
According to him, such an arrangement could help improve engagement between government and labour and ensure that workers’ concerns are addressed before they escalate into strikes.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites✍️) | Ghana 🇬🇭
