Former Deputy Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. , has questioned the apparent inconsistency in organized labour's decision to agree to a 10% salary increment after negotiations with the government.
In a post on X on Thursday, February 20, 2025, the MP highlighted a stark contrast in labour's responses to salary hikes offered by former President Nana Akufo-Addo and current President , accusing some unions of pursuing a "stomach agenda" driven by political bias.
His post, which included a chart detailing salary increments under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from 2017 to 2024, pointed out that in 2024, Akufo-Addo's government offered public sector workers a 25% salary increment.
However, this move was met with fierce opposition, including threats of strike action from organized labour, who deemed the increase insufficient amid economic hardships.
