Senior lecturer at Kumasi Technical University, Dr. Sampson Anomah, has announced that he and fellow dissenting members of Organised Labour are ready to take legal action in response to the union’s nationwide threats.
Organised Labour is planning a strike due to the government’s failure to address the issues surrounding illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, and its detrimental effects on water bodies.
During an appearance on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, October 8, Dr. Anomah raised questions regarding the legality of the union’s demands and the proposed strike action
“I don’t really know what they are doing. They started this issue without informing us, yet they asked us to strike. We kicked against that,” Dr Anomah stated emphatically.
He warned that if Organized Labour continues its threats, he and his group will seek legal recourse. “We have already planned our legal action. We will not sit down and let them take us for a ride and mix politics with this galamsey issue,” he said.
Dr. Anomah emphasised that illegal mining is a multifaceted problem that requires careful consideration and should not be politicised, particularly with national elections approaching.
He criticised Organized Labour’s 60-day deadline for the government to address the galamsey crisis, describing it as unrealistic.
“This problem has existed for over a decade, and they haven’t provided any solutions. Now, they give an ultimatum of just 60 days? This is political,” he said, suggesting ulterior motives behind the union’s actions.
The lecturer further argued that demanding a state of emergency with such a short timeline is reckless.
He warned that drastic actions such as a “shoot-to-kill” directive, as proposed by some, could lead to chaos. “
“We don’t want to see a situation where a hasty decision is taken and innocent people suffer,” he added.
In a strong conclusion, Dr. Anomah reiterated his group’s stance: “If they proceed with this unlawful strike, we will go to court and let the law decide.”