Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) workers began a strike on Tuesday, November 12, leaving the Authority’s offices largely shut.

A visit by Citi News to the GHA headquarters showed most offices closed, with only a few security personnel present to safeguard property.

Security staff confirmed that they had turned away visitors due to the strike. A contractor visiting the office, unaware of the strike, expressed his frustration after being denied entry. “I came this morning for my documents. They told me to come today, but I had no idea about the strike, so I’m confused,” he said.

He appealed to the government to address the workers’ concerns to expedite the resumption of GHA operations. “We need our documents to secure financing for our projects, especially as elections approach. We’re urging the government to resolve this quickly and support the workers,” he added.

However, the Ministry of Roads and Highways has assured the public that the ongoing strike by Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) workers will not disrupt any ongoing road projects nationwide.

The GHA workers’ strike is a direct response to the government’s refusal to halt the implementation of the controversial National Roads Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1118).

At the heart of the dispute is a demand for the removal of two key officials: Ing. I.K. Mensah, the Chairman of the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) Board, and Ing. Collins B. Donkor, the Chief Executive Officer of the NRA.