The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has declared a nationwide strike, effective Thursday, February 20, 2025, in protest against the appointment of Samuel Adom Botchway as the Registrar of the Births and Deaths Registry.
CLOGSAG Opposes Politically Exposed Appointments
The decision was reached during a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on February 11, 2025, where concerns were raised about the increasing appointment of politically exposed individuals to positions within the Civil Service and Local Government.
According to CLOGSAG, Botchway’s appointment is politically motivated and compromises the neutrality of the Civil Service, a principle the association fiercely upholds.
Strike Announcement and Justification
In a press release dated February 13, CLOGSAG’s Executive Secretary, Isaac Bampoe Addo, emphasized the association’s stance, stating:
“The National Executive Council (NEC) decided that should Mr. Samuel Adom Botchway assume office as Registrar of Births and Deaths Registry, CLOGSAG should declare a nationwide strike.”
Following Botchway’s assumption of office on February 12, 2025, CLOGSAG officially announced the strike, urging all its members to stay home until further notice.
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The association argues that such appointments undermine institutional integrity, professionalism, and meritocracy, which are essential to the effective functioning of the Civil and Local Government Service.
Potential Impact of the Strike
The strike is expected to disrupt essential services provided by civil and local government staff nationwide. Key sectors that may be affected include:
- Birth and death registration services – Delays in processing official records for newborns and deceased persons.
- Local governance administration – Possible slowdown in municipal and district assembly functions.
- Public sector operations – Reduced efficiency in government offices due to worker absenteeism.
Government Yet to Respond
As of now, the government has not issued an official response to CLOGSAG’s demands. However, with the strike looming, there are growing calls for dialogue to prevent a total breakdown in public administration.
The situation remains tense, with civil servants watching closely to see if the government will intervene or stand by its decision.
