Commercial transport operators suspend planned strike

Commercial transport operators in Ghana have called off their nationwide strike following a meeting with government officials, according to a report by Adom TV. The strike, originally planned for November 4, was suspended after the union, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), received assurances from ministers on Tuesday to address their concerns.

The ministers included the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka; Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga; and Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, along with officials from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD). The union had expressed concerns over traders occupying designated bus stops and commercial transport spaces, as well as the rollout of the TraffiTech-GH automated traffic enforcement system.

The government pledged to remove traders from affected areas and consider blocking off locations if necessary. The GPRTU had warned that the strike would lead to the disruption of emergency services, citing an incident in 2021 where commercial drivers' actions resulted in potential loss of life.