The National Democratic Congress NDC has condemned the arrest of some tollbooth workers who picketed at the premises of the Ministry of Finance.
Speaking to the deputy national communication officer of the NDC Godwin Ako Gunn on Plan B FM morning show NKOSUONSEM hosted by Obidehye Kofi Sekyi, Mr. Ako Gunn said, the group spent the night at the Ministry to demand the payment of their two years’ salaries following the cessation of toll collection which has rendered them redundant but they were arrested and sent to the Central police station in Accra.
The disgruntled people noted their peaceful action was on the back of an assurance the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta gave them.
Mr Ako Gunn explained that the group decided to sleep at the premises due to the lack of money for transportation to their respective homes.
They were therefore hopeful they could seek an audience with Mr Ofori-Atta on Wednesday morning but they were picked up.
The NDC communicator indicated that the police have taken their statements but are yet to level any charges against them and were asked to come back.
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako Attah directed the cessation of road tolls effective Thursday, November 18, 2021.
Mr Ofori-Atta subsequently assured that the workers would be retrained and reassigned, adding none of them would lose their jobs, as they would continue to draw their salaries.
However, after two years, the workers say they are yet to hear from the government though they now have no source of livelihood.
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