The General Secretary for the Ghana Mines Workers Union, Mr. Abdul-Moomin Gbana, has made a heartfelt appeal to the government, specifically urging the minerals commission to adopt a more amicable stance toward the unfortunate closure of Adamus Resources Limited, emphasizing the urgency of the situation faced by workers.

‎ According to Mr. Gbana, transitioning a worker from an owner-operated mining arrangement to a contractual mining arrangement can feel akin to descending into a living hell, where the immediate consequence is a staggering reduction in salaries by at least 50%.

‎ He poignantly highlights the broader implications of this drastic drop in income, illustrating the trickle-down effect that such changes bring about in the lives of workers and their families.

‎As he points out, when household income is slashed by such a significant percentage, the disposable income that families rely on for their day-to-day needs and expenses vanishes almost entirely.

‎Moreover, he stresses that this reduction in salary does not merely affect immediate finances; it also has dire implications for pension contributions. With incomes plummeting, the contributions that workers are able to make toward their pensions diminish correspondingly, which inevitably impacts their retirement income and future financial security. 

‎ Mr. Gbana calls for a critical examination of the substantial contributions made by multinational corporations in terms of corporate income tax, royalties, and various other taxes that feed into the consolidated fund. 

‎He emphasizes the need to consider the aggregate benefits that arise from these contributions, acknowledging that when these companies fulfill their obligations, it has the potential to bolster the nation’s economy significantly.

‎In his address with the media today Mr. Gbana also draws attention to the central government, urging it to implement social relief measures and proactive social interventions to support affected workers. 

‎He stresses that the government must leverage the resources available within the consolidated fund in order to redistribute benefits effectively. 

‎To achieve this crucial redistribution, Mr. Gbana underscores the importance of creating an enabling environment that encourages these contributions from multinational entities, thereby ensuring that the wealth generated from the mining sector can be directed back into the communities that are impacted by these economic shifts.

Sompaonline.com/Bismarck Oppong