{
  "id": 18311516,
  "title": "Tipper truck drivers threaten demonstration over sand price hikes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/tipper-truck-drivers-threaten-demonstration-over-sand-price-hikes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T13:04:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/business/sand-truck-drivers-hike/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Greater Accra Sand and Stone Tipper Truck Drivers Association has warned of potential protests if the government does not address concerns over alleged sand price hikes and intimidation of drivers. Abdul Momeen, the Greater Accra Regional Vice-Chairman, spoke at a press conference in Tema, detailing the challenges experienced by the drivers. The Association claims that sand prices have increased from GH¢600 to GH¢1,000 at some sand-winning sites, coupled with intimidation and harassment, disrupting operations for four to six months. Abdul Momeen stated that the increase is excessive and that the drivers have tried to engage the new leadership for a review, but have not had success. He questioned the justification for the price change, especially given that during the previous administration, drivers could purchase sand for between GH¢450 and GH¢600. The Association alleges that confrontations at sand-winning sites have occurred, with military deployment and assaults on drivers. They also claim that trucks have been seized and used for sand transportation. The Association has approached the Minerals Commission with evidence of these incidents but has received no meaningful action. They seek intervention from President John Dramani Mahama to investigate the allegations and ensure the drivers can resume operations without intimidation. The Association warns that a demonstration is an option if the government fails to respond to their concerns.",
  "summary": "By Edith Atiaka Eshun The Greater Accra Sand and Stone Tipper Truck Drivers Association has threatened to organise a demonstration if the government fails to intervene in a dispute over an alleged increase in sand prices from GH¢600 to GH¢1,000 at some sand-winning sites. The Association says the increase, coupled with alleged intimidation and harassment […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}