26
Feb 2021
6:57 UTC
Ghana Tactical: Ongoing indefinite strike by workers at Kotoka International Airport on February 26; allot for disruptions
Please be advised
- According to a communique posted on social media, the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has embarked on an ongoing indefinite strike at Kotoka International Airport in Accra on February 26.
- The communique notes that services affected by the strike include, the screening of pre-board passengers and access control, Fire & Safety cover for all aircraft, water supply, and sewage treatment, and public announcements and display of flights.
- The TUC states that the strike is due to the Airport administration’s decision to shelve a report of an investigative commission, which allegedly confirms that the Managing Director of the airport was guilty of mismanagement and abuse of office.
Recommendations
Those intending to travel via Kotoka International Airport in Accra are advised to reconfirm their itineraries and allot for disruptions to ground services due to the ongoing strike.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Accra, Ghana
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Please be advised
- According to a communique posted on social media, the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has embarked on an ongoing indefinite strike at Kotoka International Airport in Accra on February 26.
- The communique notes that services affected by the strike include, the screening of pre-board passengers and access control, Fire & Safety cover for all aircraft, water supply, and sewage treatment, and public announcements and display of flights.
- The TUC states that the strike is due to the Airport administration’s decision to shelve a report of an investigative commission, which allegedly confirms that the Managing Director of the airport was guilty of mismanagement and abuse of office.
Recommendations
Those intending to travel via Kotoka International Airport in Accra are advised to reconfirm their itineraries and allot for disruptions to ground services due to the ongoing strike.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Accra, Ghana
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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ProtestGhana Tactical: Civil society group TGEP to hold protest at Obra Spot in Accra at 06:30 (local time) on April 26; avoid nonessential travel
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ProtestGhana Tactical: Collective of CSOs slated to hold protest march in Accra at 07:00 (local time) on April 17; maintain heightened vigilance
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