The concerned citizens of the Komenda Traditional Area say they have suspended their intended strike on which was scheduled for Tuesday, July 6 till the next 13 days.
According to the group, this decision was made following a 3-hour crunch meeting between the conveners of the “Fix Komenda Sugar Factory” Demonstration, the Regional Minister, the Ghana Police Service, and the National Security.
In a press release, the group indicated that an Open Forum will be organised on 19th July 2021 between government officials and all other stakeholders and interested parties within the Region after which a decision on their next line of action will be taken.
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Speaking in an interview with ATLFM NEWS a convener of the “fix Komenda Sugar Factory”, Samuel Awudza said the suspension is intended to give dialogue, a second chance as they plan on the way forward.
“We want to state on record that we have suspended this demonstration, not because of fear or intimidation from any quarters. As well-meaning and development-focused Ghanaians, we have agreed to suspend this demonstration because we want to give dialogue, a second chance as a way forward” he stressed.
He urged all residents to keep calm as they plan towards the Open Dialogue with the relevant stakeholders.
“We are urging all to keep calm as we plan towards the Open Dialogue with the relevant stakeholders which is scheduled on Monday, 19th July 2021 at Komenda. We entreat all concerned citizens and media to be present on the said date for the open dialogue. Let us remain resolute and unperturbed as we await the outcome of the scheduled dialogue” he entreated.
Source: Vera Siripi/ATLFMNEWS
