Nationwide strike against galamsey will proceed despite Akufo-Addo’s plea – GNAT

The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Musah, has confirmed that GNAT will proceed with its planned strike on October 10 to protest illegal mining.

Despite a recent meeting between President Nana Akufo-Addo and Organised Labour, where the President urged patience, Musah emphasized the urgency of addressing illegal mining.

Organised Labour is demanding a state of emergency in mining areas, the revocation of regulations allowing mining in forest reserves, and special courts to prosecute offenders.

Musah stressed that the strike is necessary to protect lives affected by the ongoing mining crisis.