The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), has taken a bold step by instructing all employees of the Births and Deaths Registry in Ghana to halt work starting from Tuesday, June 17, 2025. This decision comes in response to what the association perceives as a deteriorating and hostile work environment under the leadership of the Acting Registrar, Mr. Samuel Adom Botchway.
In a formal letter dated June 12, 2025, addressed to the Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, CLOGSAG outlined a series of grievances against Mr. Botchway. The association alleges that he has engaged in misconduct by unilaterally reassigning and posting staff without proper authorization. Additionally, Mr. Botchway is accused of verbally abusing employees and fostering a toxic work atmosphere through the use of threats. CLOGSAG’s Executive Secretary, Mr. Isaac Bampoe Addo, stated in the letter that these actions have created an unsafe and intolerable working environment.
This move by CLOGSAG follows a nationwide strike that took place in March 2025, which was temporarily suspended after assurances from the Ministry of Labour. However, the association claims that little progress has been made since then, prompting the decision to resume industrial action.
During an emergency meeting on June 12, 2025, the Association’s National Executive Council unanimously agreed that Registry staff should stay home until a safe and conducive working environment is guaranteed. This strike is expected to disrupt essential public services, particularly the issuance of birth and death certificates across Ghana.
The situation at the Births and Deaths Registry underscores the importance of addressing workplace issues and ensuring a harmonious environment for employees. CLOGSAG’s decision to take action highlights the need for effective leadership and communication within government agencies to prevent further disruptions to vital services.
