{
  "id": 3247766,
  "title": "NLA Staff Strike Over Salary Increment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/nla-staff-strike-over-salary-increment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T10:30:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/nla-staff-strike-over-salary-increment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday morning, a significant portion of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) staff in Accra engaged in an indefinite strike, protesting the lack of a 17% salary increment for 2026. The demonstrators, clad in red attire, gathered outside the Authority's Head Office and chanted slogans demanding the removal of Director-General Alhaji Mohammed Abdul-Salam. The staff accused Abdul-Salam of poor leadership, insensitivity, and a lack of direction for the state institution. The dispute originated from the Director-General's inability to fulfill the agreed salary increment, despite previous assurances and negotiations. Local Union Secretary Murphy Adu-Kwao of the Financial Business and Services Employees Union (FBSEU) stated that the strike was not unexpected, as workers had previously notified relevant authorities of their intention to strike. The union had negotiated for a 17% salary increase, but the management offered only a 12% increment. The Authority clarified that the 12% increase was based on the need to address historical tax liabilities owed to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), which had totaled over five million Ghana cedis. The Authority offered to pay these arrears, but the reduction in net salaries for staff prompted the union to request a larger increment. The management has called on staff to end the strike and resume negotiations.",
  "summary": "Some NLA staff during the protest OVER HUNDREDS of National Lottery Authority (NLA) staff have laid down their tools and embarked on an indefinite strike, demanding the immediate removal Read More... The post NLA Staff Strike Over Salary Increment appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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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."
}