Employees of the State Transport Corporation (STC) vehemently oppose the appointment of a third deputy managing director, deeming it an unjustifiable expenditure of public funds.
The workers argue that the current two deputies suffice.
Consequently, they urge the corporation to prioritize procuring additional buses and addressing approximately six million cedis in outstanding pension payments.
In the petition sighted by JoyNews, the workers explained that the company has “operated without a Deputy Managing Director for a considerable period; suggesting that the reduction in deputy managing directors will not adversely affect our operations”.
“It is imperative to emphasise the current challenges facing the company, particularly the dwindling fleet of operational buses. Presently, out of a total of 145 buses, only 39 are deemed roadworthy.
“This predicament is attributed to the inferior quality of the Daewoo buses acquired in 2020, resulting in frequent repairs and maintenance issues.
Until the appointment is canceled, the unionized staff said they will keep blocking the Deputy Managing Director’s office.