The General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress of Ghana (TUC), Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah, is also appealing to the government to intensify efforts at finding lasting peace in the protracted Bawku Chieftaincy conflict.
He said the leadership of Organised Labour selected the Upper East Region for this year’s National May Day Parade for two main reasons.
”The first reason is that we wanted to have the opportunity to show solidarity with workers and all the people in this region,” and the devastation of the Conflict on the lives of the people.
Organised labour appealed to President Akufo-Addo to address the Bawku issue with urgency.
”The ethnic conflict in the region is having a devastating impact on lives, property, businesses, jobs, schooling, health care and social and religious activities, particularly in the Bawku District.”
”We in Organised Labour believe that conflict and instability anywhere in the country pose a serious threat to lives and development everywhere in the country.”
Choosing the Upper East
“The reason for the national parade is that we wanted to create an opportunity and a unique platform for H.E. The President of the Republic to address the Chiefs and people of this region directly,” Dr. Baah noted.
He expressed the hope that appealing to the factions would make a bigger push towards peace in Bawku.
Dr. Baah expressed optimism that peace in Bawku will become a legacy to the Akufo-Addo regime.
”We hope that by appealing to the warring factions directly from here to complement all the efforts the government has been making towards the resolution of the conflict in Bawku, there will be peace. When that happens, it will be a modest contribution from Organised Labour towards peace and stability in the Upper East region.”
”On this special occasion, we are appealing to you, Mr President and your government to intensify the efforts you are making towards the resolution. of the conflict. We pray for God’s wisdom for you to help resolve this conflict during your term in office, just as you helped to resolve the conflict
in Dagbon. This will be a great legacy indeed,” he stated.
