Pambros Salt Factory workers protest alleged land allocation to Chinese partner

Workers at the Pambros Salt Factory near Weija Junction in the Greater Accra Region have launched a protest against what they describe as an attempt by certain traditional authorities to allocate parts of the salt mining area to Chinese business interests.

Dressed in red and black, the workers voiced their strong opposition to the move, expressing fears that such a decision could lead to widespread job losses.

Reports suggest that over 1,000 workers could potentially lose their jobs if the land transfer proceeds.

Several concerned workers spoke out about the potential impact on their livelihoods, urging immediate intervention to prevent the takeover.

One worker stated, "We’ve noticed that the Chinese have started encroaching on our land. They are destroying it, and we won’t agree to this because we have nowhere else to go. Pambros produces salt, just like Sege, and we are contributing our quota."

The worker also highlighted the importance of the salt industry to the nation, saying, "We even learned that the Jubilee House spends a lot on salt. If our jobs are destroyed, how can we support the country as local producers? President Akufo-Addo must take action on this. They have even employed the services of land guards, and it is scary."

Another worker echoed these concerns, calling for justice in the matter.

"We must not sit as a country and watch ordinary Ghanaians suffer. It is unfair to give our land to the Chinese. I want to beg the traditional authorities to ensure justice is served. They just came to take over our land without our knowledge," he said.