The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and allied groups on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, staged a massive demonstration in Accra’s Central Business District to protest what they described as the unlawful takeover of lands designated for lorry stations at the Cocoa Marketing Board (CMB) area.
The demonstrators — comprising drivers, traders, and market women — accused private developers of encroaching on the property with the backing of the Railway Authority.
Addressing the crowd, GPRTU’s Industrial Relations Officer, Alhaji Abass Imoro, expressed deep concern over what he said was the steady loss of their operational spaces to private interests.
“As we speak now, another businessman has come saying some portions have also been allocated to him. Surprisingly, these issues come up due to the activities of the Railway Authority. But if you are a manager or director at the Railway, the government land does not belong to you,” he stated.
He appealed for urgent intervention, stressing the union’s preference for dialogue over confrontation.
“We are pleading with the authority because GPRTU believes in dialogue. Come to our aid and ensure we revamp the lorry station because we are losing what we have,” he urged.
Following the protest, the group presented a petition to the presidency. It was received by Bridget Otoo, Presidential Staffer in charge of Government Communication, who assured them that their grievances would be carefully reviewed and addressed.
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