Dr. Sam Ankrah Pledges to Prioritize Workers’ Welfare

Accra, Ghana – May 1, 2024

Independent Presidential Candidate and Leader of Alternative Force for Action (AFA), Dr. Sam Ankrah, has issued a statement commemorating International Workers’ Day, pledging to prioritize the welfare and well-being of Ghanaian workers if elected as President in the upcoming 2024 elections.

In his message, Dr. Ankrah acknowledged the tireless efforts and significant contributions of workers to Ghana’s progress and development. He emphasized the need for fair labor practices, improved working conditions, and a commitment to protecting workers’ rights and dignity.

Dr. Ankrah outlined an 8-point vision for the Ghanaian labor market, including the implementation of a living minimum wage, promotion of health and safety, provision of tricycles for Kayayo workers, compulsory pension schemes, abolition of compulsory retirement age, apprenticeship programs, investment in human capital development, and fostering patriotism and national unity among workers.

“Let us work together to build a more equitable, just, and prosperous Ghana for all,” Dr. Ankrah urged, extending his warmest felicitations to all Ghanaian workers on this special day.

As a presidential candidate, Dr. Ankrah’s commitment to workers’ welfare is a key aspect of his campaign, and his message resonates with the aspirations of many Ghanaian workers seeking better working conditions and a more secure future.