Honour jobs pledge in two weeks or face Jubilee House protest – Graduates with Disability to Mahama

The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities has given the government two weeks to either hire its members in the public sector or receive approval for their recruitment in the upcoming budget. If the demands are not met, the group will carry out a three-day protest at Jubilee House. The coalition claims the government has reneged on promises made during previous discussions about employment opportunities for its members.

The group accuses the government of not following through on its commitments despite assurances from officials. The coalition reminds the government of its initial pledge to facilitate the graduates' employment after a demonstration in March 2026. It states that the promised recruitment never materialized. The group provided a list of qualified graduates for consideration but was told the document had been forwarded to the President without any updates forthcoming.

The coalition now demands that the government either complete the recruitment of qualified graduates in the public sector within two weeks or provide financial clearance for their recruitment in the upcoming budget. Failure to meet either request will lead to a three-day uninterrupted protest at Jubilee House. The graduates emphasize that they are not seeking special treatment but fair opportunities to earn a living and provide for their families.

The coalition calls on traditional leaders, religious authorities, civil society organizations, and human rights advocates to intervene and support their cause, arguing that employment of persons with disabilities is a matter of human rights and social justice.