The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have suspended their proposed sit down strike following assurances from the government that measures would be taken to address concerns surrounding commercial trading activities along major road corridors.
The two transport organisations had announced the intended industrial action on November 2, 2026, in protest against what they considered the authorities’ persistent failure to remove traders operating along roads and other designated transport corridors.
The planned demonstration of industrial displeasure was expected to affect commercial transportation services nationwide, potentially disrupting the movement of commuters and other road users.
However, the latest development means public and commercial transport operations will continue uninterrupted following the decision by the unions to suspend their intended action.
In a joint communiqué released on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the two organisations explained that the decision followed discussions with the Ministers responsible for the Interior, Transport, and Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs during a meeting held on Tuesday, November 3.
According to the unions, the government representatives gave assurances that their grievances would receive attention, particularly concerns relating to roadside trading, the installation of sufficient traffic signs, continuous public sensitisation and regular consultations with commercial transport operators.
“The Ministers assured us of their firm commitments to address our concerns, including the trading activities on road corridors, adequate signage, sustained public education and continued engagement with transport operators,” the statement indicated.
The discussions also culminated in the establishment of a committee tasked with identifying locations affected by trading activities along roadways and proposing appropriate interventions to resolve the situation.
Despite suspending the planned industrial action, the GPRTU and GRTCC maintained that the government had 30 days to fulfil the commitments made during the engagement and resolve the concerns presented by the transport organisations.
They cautioned that failure to implement the agreed measures within the stipulated period could compel them to reconsider their decision and proceed with the previously announced sit down strike.
“It is our expectation that all our concerns raised during the meeting will be addressed within 30 days, failure of which we would have no option than to embark on the sit-down strike,” the statement warned.
The two transport bodies expressed appreciation to the ministers for what they described as their swift response and willingness to engage with industry representatives.
They also extended an apology to commuters and members of the public for the uncertainty and potential inconvenience arising from the proposed industrial action, reaffirming their expectation that the government’s assurances would translate into concrete measures within the agreed timeframe.
