The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South, Joseph Antwi Awal, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing nationwide strike by members of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), citing its impact on productivity and service delivery at the municipal level.
CLOGSAG members across the country on Monday laid down their tools to protest what they describe as unresolved working conditions and other service-related concerns. The industrial action has significantly disrupted operations in many assemblies, with Nkwanta South among the hardest hit.
A visit to the Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly revealed a near-total shutdown of administrative activity.
Several departments were found locked with padlocks, and offices that would ordinarily be occupied by staff were largely empty.
The situation has left the assembly’s daily functions severely constrained, with the MCE reportedly among the few officials present at the premises.
Speaking to Adom News on the development, Mr. Awal described the strike as a major setback to the assembly’s routine business and ongoing activities.
He explained that the absence of key staff has affected workflow, delayed administrative processes, and limited the assembly’s ability to respond promptly to the needs of residents.
The MCE appealed to striking workers to reconsider their decision and return to work as dialogue continues to address the concerns raised.
He also urged residents to remain calm and patient, noting that he believes the current administration, led by President John Mahama, is responsive and willing to listen.
According to him, efforts are expected to be made to engage stakeholders and resolve grievances to restore normal operations.
Mr. Awal emphasized the importance of collaboration and timely resolution, stressing that prolonged disruption at the assemblies ultimately affects communities that depend on local government services for development planning, coordination, and essential public administration.
