President Nana Akufo-Addo has instructed the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, to engage in comprehensive discussions with Organised Labour. This directive comes in the wake of mounting concerns from labour leaders over the controversial transaction involving the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and Agric Minister Bryan Acheampong.
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The president’s intervention follows a formal petition by Organised Labour, urging the suspension of the hotel sales. The labour unions are alarmed by the potential implications of transferring these assets to Bryan Acheampong and have sought the president’s intervention to halt the process.
Responding to these concerns, President Akufo-Addo has tasked Minister Baffour Awuah with initiating dialogue aimed at reaching a consensus that respects the interests of all parties involved.
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The president stated that the objective of these discussions is to find a mutually acceptable solution, ensuring that the views and welfare of the stakeholders are adequately represented.
Dr. Yaw Baah, the Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has confirmed the president’s directive. In a recent media engagement, Dr. Baah highlighted the significance of this development, expressing hope that the forthcoming discussions will yield a favourable outcome that aligns with the collective interests of the workers and the broader public.
He said;
“We wrote to the president that we needed to engage him on this [sale of the SSNIT hotels]. He has referred it to the [Employment and Labour Relations] Minister to start the engagement with us. We are hoping that these engagements will help all of us to find a solution to what we think is a problem.
“We are going to meet with the SSNIT Board. Organized labour leaders are going to meet with the SSNIT Board and also with the Employment and Labour Relations Minister who is also in charge of pensions.”
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