The leadership of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has renewed its ongoing strike in protest against the appointment of Samuel Adom Botchwey as the Registrar of the Births and Deaths Registry over alleged affiliation with the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The strike, which was officially declared on Thursday, February 20, is a continuation of CLOGSAG’s stance against Botchwey’s continued tenure. The association argues that the appointment of a politically affiliated individual compromises the neutrality of the civil service and undermines professionalism within the public sector.
Despite appeals from the Presidency and the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment to call off the strike, CLOGSAG has remained resolute in its position. The association insists that it will not return to work until its demand for Botchwey’s removal is met, emphasizing the need for non-partisan appointments in key public institutions.
To strengthen their protest, CLOGSAG has been actively communicating with its members, urging them to remain off duty.
Through a public address system, leadership has reiterated its call for solidarity, warning that any compromise could weaken their cause and set a bad precedent for future appointments.
“The position of Births and Deaths Registrar is not for a party affiliate; that position is meant for a career civil servant. We are therefore calling for his replacement with a career civil servant. Any director within the civil service can occupy that position. We are protecting our grade, so the strike action is still in full force. Stay at home, do not come to work until we receive confirmation of his withdrawal.” They cautioned.