Former Deputy Education Minister, Ntim Fordjour, Criticizes Unions Over Protests Against 30% Pay Raise Under Akufo-Addo’s Administration.

Former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has questioned the perceived inconsistency of labor unions regarding salary adjustments for political office holders. According to him, these unions strongly opposed President Akufo-Addo’s proposed 30% salary increment but appear to have accepted former President Mahama’s recent 10% increase without resistance. He argued that this selective opposition raises concerns about fairness and objectivity in labor movements.

Rev. Fordjour emphasized that labor unions must be consistent in their advocacy to maintain credibility. He pointed out that while they threatened protests against Akufo-Addo’s increment, their silence on Mahama’s proposal suggests a possible political bias. The Deputy Minister urged unions to be principled in their approach and ensure that their actions are not influenced by partisan interests but rather by the genuine welfare of workers.

He further highlighted the importance of fairness in labor activism, stating that workers deserve leaders who will advocate for them without favoritism. Fordjour called on union leaders to explain why they opposed the previous increase but accepted the current one. He maintained that government policies should be scrutinized fairly, regardless of which administration implements them, to ensure national development remains the priority.