CLOGSAG’s Bampoe Addo was a formidable voice for workers – FWSC eulogises
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has described the death of the Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo, as a major loss to Organised Labour and Ghana’s public service.
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has suffered a significant loss with the death of its Executive Secretary, Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo. On August 21, 2026, Dr Addo passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to workers' rights and fair labor practices. In a poignant eulogy, Dr George Smith-Graham, Chief Executive of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), hailed Dr Addo as more than just an office holder; he was a powerful voice in Ghana's labor relations landscape.
Dr Smith-Graham emphasized that Dr Addo was a passionate advocate for fairness and workers' welfare, playing an instrumental role in the interactions between labor and government. He acknowledged that the FWSC and CLOGSAG often found themselves on opposing sides of the negotiating table, but emphasized Dr Addo's consistent respect for mutual understanding and the value of social dialogue.
Dr Smith-Graham also remembered Dr Addo's active involvement in the FWSC's stakeholder engagement on the establishment of the Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC), which he described as a vibrant, passionate, and intellectually engaging participant. His contributions to discussions on public-sector compensation and the formation of the IPEC framework would continue to shape the ongoing national discourse on labor policy.
The FWSC expressed its condolences to Dr Addo's family, CLOGSAG, organized labor, colleagues, and friends, marking the end of an era in Ghana's labor movement.
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