The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has directed all staff of the Births and Deaths Registry nationwide to stay away from work beginning Tuesday, June 17, 2025, citing a toxic and unconducive working environment under the Acting Registrar, Samuel Adom Botchway.

In a statement issued and signed by its Executive Secretary, Isaac Bampoe Addo, CLOGSAG accused Botchway of unauthorised staff postings, reassignments, and verbal abuse, which it says have created an "uncongenial atmosphere" in the workplace.

The Association noted that although a nationwide strike was declared on February 28 this year over Botchway's appointment, it was later suspended following assurances from the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment that efforts would be made to resolve the impasse.

However, at an emergency meeting held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, CLOGSAG's National Executive Council (NEC) said the situation had further deteriorated, forcing them to issue a stay-at-home directive until a safe and respectful working environment is guaranteed. "The staff of Births and Deaths should stay at home effective Tuesday, June 17, 2025, until safe and congenial working environments are guaranteed," the statement read.