Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has stated that the economic downturn is a significant factor contributing to the constant calls for improved remuneration.
During the ‘Building Ghana Tour,’ where he engaged with organized labor, various unions have advocated for increased market premiums in the event of the NDC’s success in the 2024 election.
Some unions have even resorted to strikes to underscore their demands.
The former president anticipates that these demands will persist until there is an improvement in the overall economic conditions.
“They can giver you whatever market premium, they can give you whatever money but if the economic deterioration does not stop, you will continue to demand more allowances and more money. Not because you are not being paid more but your money is being eroded by inflation,” he said.
According to Mr Mahama, the “NDC has the men and the women to sort out this economic mess.”
Mr Mahama emphasized that if elected as President, the NDC would proactively engage with labor unions and stakeholders to chart a path towards economic recovery.
Meanwhile, he urged the electorate not to be swayed by gifts aimed at influencing them in the upcoming elections, advising them to vote against such politicians. The former President encouraged voters to consider the prevailing economic challenges in the country and use that as a guide to vote out the current government.