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Truck drivers at Tema Port declare sit-down strike from May 6

Truck drivers operating within the Tema Port enclave have expressed their intention to embark on a sit-down strike action beginning Monday, May 6, 2024.

In a notice issued, the action is to address a number of pressing concerns they are facing. These include unlawful detention and harassment, attacks by armed robbers, and demands for illicit payments, among others.

The truck drivers are calling for immediate action to be taken to address these concerns, stating that from May 6, no trucks will be operating at the ports.

Additionally, the truck drivers plan to hold a press briefing on Monday, May 6, at the JAPTU Ghana Secretariat located at the Tema Port to further clarify their position.

See their notice below:

SIT-DOWN STRIKE ALERT BY TRUCK DRIVERS!!!!

Truck drivers unite for action!

We demand immediate action against:

1 Attacks by armed robbers

2 Harrassement by personnel in uniform

3 Demands for illicit payments

4 Unlawful detention and abuse

Effective Monday 6th May, 2024 NO TRUCK MOVES at the ports of Ghana.

DRIVERS’ LIVES MATTER!!!!!

There will also be a press conference at the JAPTU Ghana Secretariat at the Tema Port (Behind the Agency Block at 11am tomorrow, Monday)

Thank you.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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