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They are calling for immediate action to address these concerns.<\/p>\n<p>In an official notice, the drivers stated that on Monday, May 6 no truck will be operational at the Ghanaian ports.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, they have announced plans to hold a press conference on the same day at the JAPTU Ghana Secretariat located at the Tema Port.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read below a notice by the truck drivers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SIT-DOWN STRIKE ALERT BY TRUCK DRIVERS!!!!<\/p>\n<p>Truck drivers unite for action!<\/p>\n<p>We demand immediate action against:<br \/>1 Attacks by armed robbers<br \/>2 Harrassement by personnel in uniform<br \/>3 Demands for illicit payments<br \/>4 Unlawful detention and abuse<\/p>\n<p>Effective Monday 6th May, 2024 NO TRUCK MOVES at the ports of Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>DRIVERS\u2019 LIVES MATTER!!!!!<br \/>There will also be a press conference at the JAPTU Ghana Secretariat at the Tema Port (Behind the Agency Block at 11am tomorrow, Monday)<\/p>\n<p>Thank you<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n<p>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/p>\n<p>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: <strong>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Truck drivers operating at the Tema port have declared their intention to commence a sit-down strike on Monday, May 6, 2024. 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