“Frimpong Slams Labour Leaders: ‘Why the Silence on NDC Attacks?'”

Kwabena Frimpong, Deputy Protocol Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed grave concern over the continued silence of organised labour, the Catholic Bishops Conference, and civil society organisations (CSOs) regarding recent attacks on government workers and institutions by supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

In a strongly worded statement, Frimpong highlighted the alarming nature of these attacks, which include violent actions, intimidation, and harassment directed at government employees and public facilities. He stressed that such actions undermine the foundations of democracy and the rule of law, which are essential for the proper functioning of any nation.

“It is disheartening to witness the silence of bodies like organised labour, which have historically stood up for workers’ rights. Their failure to condemn these attacks raises serious questions about their commitment to protecting government workers who serve the public diligently,” Frimpong stated.

He also pointed out the inconsistency of organised labour’s stance, noting that they had previously taken a strong stand on issues such as the galamsey crisis but have now remained quiet in the face of direct threats to the safety and well-being of their members.

Frimpong called on organised labour, the Catholic Bishops Conference, CSOs, and other stakeholders, including political parties and the general public, to speak out against these acts of violence. “It is imperative that all sectors of society come together to condemn these attacks and ensure the protection of our democratic institutions and government workers,” he urged.

He warned that failure to address these attacks could erode public confidence in the very organisations tasked with defending workers’ rights and embolden those who seek to destabilise the nation under the guise of political power.

In conclusion, Frimpong reiterated the need for unity in safeguarding the rights and safety of government workers and the integrity of public institutions, emphasizing that silence is not an option in the face of such threats.

Below is the full write up by the Deputy Protocol Director of NPP.

Press Release:

Thursday 9th January, 2025

*Silence of Organised Labour, Catholic Bishops Conference, CSOs on Attacks Against Government Workers and Institutions by NDC Supporters is disheartening*

It is with great concern that I write on the deafening silence of organised labour regarding the recent spate of attacks on government workers and institutions by supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This silence is not only disheartening but also poses serious questions about the commitment of organised labour to the protection of workers’ rights and the integrity of public institutions.

Over the past weeks, there have been numerous reports of violent actions, intimidation, and harassment targeted at government employees and public facilities. These actions undermines the very fabric of our democracy and the rule of law. Government workers, who dedicate their lives to serving the public, deserve protection and support, especially from organisations that claim to champion workers’ rights and went on strike because of galamsey brouhaha but are quiet when its workers are being harrased.

The lack of a strong, unequivocal condemnation from organised labour is both perplexing and disappointing. As an influential body representing the interests of workers, it is incumbent upon organised labour to take a stand against any form of violence and intimidation, regardless of the perpetrators’ political affiliations.

We call on organised labour to break its silence and condemn these attacks unequivocally. It is imperative that they reaffirm their commitment to the safety and well-being of all workers and the protection of our democratic institutions. Failure to do so not only erodes public confidence in organised labour but also emboldens those who seek to destabilise our nation.

I urge all stakeholders, including political parties, civil society organisations, Catholic Bishops Conference and the general public, to unite in condemning these attacks and ensuring that our government workers and institutions are safeguarded against such acts of violence and intimidation by people who thinks they’ve won political power.

Kwabena Frimpong
Deputy Protocol Director, NPP

End Of Release