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Manage current economic hardship as gov’t comes to support …Henry Quartey urges workers
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Mr Henry Quartey (middle) with the award winners
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mr Henry Quartey, at this year’s May Day called workers, stakeholders to manage the current economic situation as the government was poised to make life better for the people of this nation.
“Even though Workers are among the lowest paid wage earners in the continent, they should avoid speculations that the government wants to touch workers’ pension” he added.
In a speech read by Freda Frimpong, the Regional Secretary of Trade Union Congress, on behalf the General Secretary of the Labour Union Dr Anthony Yaw Buah urged government to review the Single Spine Pay Policy because workers were receiving lowest salaries in the public sector even though they were providing all the essential services to the people of Ghana.
The TUC stressed the urgency in completing the review of national laws to protect jobs and income.
She expressed concern that many workers were losing their jobs because “employers are abusing their right to hire and fire workers, others are also taking advantage of weakness in the labour law and replacing permanent employment contracts with fixed- term contracts”.
“We will no longer accept a situation where Article 71 office holders are awarded huge pay increases with fat allowances while some workers on the Single Spine Salary Structure continue to receive less than Gh 600 per month” she lamented.
The Greater Accra Regional Secretary of Trade Union Congress appealed to government to protect their pension funds from the Domestic exchange programme and also consider establishing one strong institution to manage the second-tier schemes.
As part of the celebration 19 workers from the various labour unions in Accra and Tema were honoured with citations for their distinguish services.
The workers, who sat in the various stands designated for them, could not hold back their joy and excitement as they sang popular “Jama” tunes.
Some inscriptions on the placards were ; “we need decent jobs”, “unemployed youth is a security threat”, “PBC needs urgent help”, “we need money”.
The rest are support “agricultural challenge”, “Do not mess with the union”, “galamsey is a threat to GWCL”.
Meanwhile the National May Day Parade was held in the Upper East Region and was chaired by the president of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo -Addo.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested former professional boxer Michael Ayitey Okai, popularly known as “Ayitey Powers,” over an alleged threat of death against the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo.
According to the Police, the 46-year-old former boxer was arrested on Monday, August 24, 2026, in connection with the alleged threat.
The Police said the arrest followed a video circulating on social media in which Ayitey Powers is alleged to have issued the threat against Mr Ampofo.
He is currently in Police custody and is assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat and determine the appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the law.
The Command has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information about the matter while the investigation continues.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has sued the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, and Multimedia Group Limited over alleged defamatory comments made against him on the Newsfile programme.
In a writ filed at the High Court in Accra, Mr Afenyo Markin is seeking GH¢15 million in damages, an apology and retraction of the statements, among other reliefs.
The suit follows comments allegedly made by Mr Gyamfi during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 edition of Newsfile, hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini.
According to the statement of claim, Mr Gyamfi described Mr Afenyo Markin as an “extortionist” while responding to a question about GoldBod’s reported profits and its position on losses arising from its operations.
The plaintiff claims that Mr Gyamfi repeated the allegation when the host sought clarification on whether he stood by the description.
Mr Afenyo Markin further claims that Mr Gyamfi challenged him to sue him and insisted that the allegation was true.
The plaintiff argues that the statements created the impression that he engages in extortion, uses his political influence to put improper pressure on public institutions and officials, and conducts himself in a manner inconsistent with the standards expected of a lawyer and public office holder.
He denies the allegations and maintains that he is not an extortionist and has never engaged in the conduct alleged by Mr Gyamfi.
The Minority Leader also argues that the comments were made maliciously and were presented as facts without evidence being disclosed.
He claims the statements have damaged his reputation, professional standing and public image, particularly because of his position as a senior political figure and legal practitioner.
The suit also names Multimedia Group Limited as a defendant because, according to the plaintiff, the alleged defamatory comments were broadcast through JoyNews and subsequently circulated on social media platforms, including X, Facebook and YouTube.
Mr Afenyo Markin claims Multimedia failed to stop the comments or deactivate Mr Gyamfi’s microphone after the allegations were made.
He is therefore asking the court to award him general, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as GH¢15 million in compensation and legal costs.
He is also seeking an order compelling the defendants to issue a full, unconditional and unequivocal retraction and public apology.
The plaintiff wants the apology and retraction to be given similar prominence and reach as the original publication, including through JoyNews and the social media platforms where the comments were disseminated.
He is further seeking a permanent injunction preventing the defendants from repeating the alleged defamatory statements or words with a similar meaning.
The writ requires the defendants to enter an appearance within eight days after being served.
It warns that failure to do so could result in judgment being entered in their absence.
The case was filed by lawyer Paa Kwesi Abaidoo of Dehyena Chambers on behalf of Mr Afenyo Markin.
By: Jacob Aggrey
