Franklin Cudjoe, the founding president of IMANI Africa, has taken a swipe at the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), over their recent strike action, questioning its rationale and economic impact.
The satirical exchange went as follows:
Ghana’s Musk: So what did you do last week?
CLOGSAG Chief: We were on strike.
Ghana’s Musk: For what exactly?
CLOGSAG Chief: The President appointed someone we don’t like to head the Births and Deaths Registry.
Ghana’s Musk: I see. Is the appointee qualified, though?
CLOGSAG Chief: Yes.
Ghana’s Musk: You are terminated for wasting millions of taxpayer funds through a strike action over less than 0.0000% of the appointee’s wages. Go home.
Cudjoe’s post underscores a broader issue in Ghana’s labor landscape—the tendency for unions to engage in industrial action over personal or partisan grievances rather than legitimate worker concerns.
CLOGSAG, a powerful labor union representing civil servants, has historically advocated for better salaries and improved working conditions. However, this particular strike—reportedly driven by dissatisfaction with a presidential appointment—has drawn criticism for lacking a solid economic or professional basis.
Cudjoe’s critique raises an important question: If public sector strikes result in financial losses and stalled government operations, who ultimately suffers? According to him, it is the ordinary Ghanaian taxpayer, not the union leadership, who bears the brunt of such actions.
As Ghana’s labor unions seek to maintain credibility, Cudjoe’s remarks serve as a reminder that strikes should be justified by genuine workplace issues rather than personal dislikes or political preferences.
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