Source: 3News
A planned meeting between the GPRTU and the Transport Ministry on April 7 to discuss rising fuel prices was postponed. Alhaji Abass Imoro said the minister requested more time to consult the Cabinet, with a new meeting set for April 9.
“We were to meet the Transport Ministry today (April 7), but the meeting could not take place because the transport minister indicated that the government intends to convene a Cabinet meeting. We have therefore agreed to give them up to Thursday,” he said in an interview on Ghana Tonight.
He added that the union would determine its next line of action based on the outcome of the government’s decision. “Whatever decision the government takes by Thursday, we will then decide the way forward,” he stated.
Alhaji Imoro also cautioned against any unilateral fare increases by transport operators, warning that such actions could lead to disorder across the sector.
“We will be surprised if by tomorrow some operators announce a 25 per cent increase. We are assuring the Transport Ministry that we will ensure order nationwide, rather than allowing arbitrary fare hikes,” he stressed.
The postponed meeting is expected to address mounting concerns within the transport sector over escalating fuel prices and their impact on fares and operations.
