Accra, Oct 08, GNA – The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has expressed its support for Organised Labour’s decision to initiate a nationwide strike over illegal mining in the country.
On Monday, October 7, 2024, Organised Labour reaffirmed its intention to proceed with the industrial action, despite President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s appeal for additional time to tackle the environmental devastation caused by the issue.
Organised Labour has asked the government to declare a State of Emergency to address illegal mining in the country.
A statement released on Monday by the PPP’s presidential candidate, Mr. Kofi Asamoah-Siaw, affirmed the party’s support for Labour’s decision to move forward with its planned strike.
“We consider galamsey as the single most existential threat to the Republic of Ghana.