The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Ghana has called on the government to take immediate steps to address the country’s rising debt, which it estimates at over GH¢800 billion.
The union warns that the unsustainable debt burden is draining national resources and depriving citizens of essential infrastructure and social services.
Presenting a petition to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat in Accra on Friday, August 29, TUC Secretary-General Joshua Ansah cautioned that workers will not remain idle if the government fails to act.
“If nothing is done about our debt, which is denying us better schools, hospitals, and other amenities, Ghanaians will be forced to take action,” he said, adding that the union may be compelled to adopt “drastic measures.”
Mr. Ansah explained that the petition also highlights concerns of unions across Africa regarding the impact of debt on national development.
Receiving the petition on behalf of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Albert Kan-Dapaah Jnr, Senior Advisor to the Secretary-General, assured the TUC that their concerns would be forwarded to the appropriate authorities.
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