Ghana Federation of Labour calls for change ahead of December 7 polls

The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of relying on propaganda and slogans during its eight years in power, a strategy it claims has contributed to Ghana’s economic struggles.

GFL Secretary General, Abraham Koomson, speaking in Tema on Friday, alleged that the government of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has imposed hardship on Ghanaians through "slogans and deceit," and warned citizens to resist these tactics as the NPP seeks a third term in office.

Koomson argued that for nearly a decade, the government had favoured rhetoric over substantive policy, urging voters to reject the NPP in the upcoming December 7 election.

He claimed the NPP’s approach has resulted in little progress on critical issues, instead using catchphrases to mask a lack of meaningful action.

"The people of Ghana deserve more than empty rhetoric," he said, calling on workers to unite and hold the government accountable for what he described as policies detrimental to workers' well-being.

He emphasized the importance of solidarity among workers and labour organizations, pointing to Ghana's history of labour unions as influential forces under the nation's first president, Kwame Nkrumah.

Koomson urged similar unity today to tackle challenges like job insecurity and widespread worker dissatisfaction, which he said contradicts the NPP’s claim of creating 2.1 million jobs during its tenure.

The GFL leader encouraged workers to support the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing it as the right choice for leadership and a party better positioned to address workers' concerns.

He argued that the NPP’s reliance on “economic propaganda” has worsened Ghana’s financial woes, adding that the government has opted for misleading messaging instead of decisive economic reforms.

“Our current predicament is a result of past inaction and disregard for corruption,” Koomson said, calling on voters to seize the chance to bring change and influence Ghana’s future positively.

He underscored that the 2024 election represents an opportunity to reset the nation’s development approach with leadership that prioritizes unity and concrete economic management.

“Let’s vote out the NPP on December 7,” he urged, asserting that the NDC’s vision for a reset would bring fresh leadership focused on meaningful progress for all Ghanaians.