First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament(MP) for Bekwai, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has raised concerns about the true intent behind an upcoming strike organized by labour groups.
Speaking in an interview on Asaase Pa radio monitored by MyNewsGh.com, Hon Osei-Owusu cast doubts on the strike's legitimacy and hinted at possible political motives.
At the heart of Osei-Owusu's skepticism is his belief that the upcoming protest is not purely about labour issues, as many strikes are traditionally understood to be. "The constitution permits demonstrations and protests, yes," Osei-Owusu acknowledged. "These actions are there to allow organizations to voice their concerns over working conditions, salary disparities, or any legitimate workplace grievance." His tone was calm, but there was an unmistakable undertone of doubt as he continued, questioning if the strike genuinely fell within this category.
The lawmaker suggested that this particular strike might have more to do with illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, than with workplace conditions.