The Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) has urged its members to suspend planned strike action, following talks with the government to resolve outstanding payment challenges.
We strongly advise that members continue their normal operations in spite of the daunting challenges as leadership works closely with the government to reach a firm and mutually beneficial resolution of the impasse.” said Ama Ofori Antwi, Executive Secretary, ESPA in a press statement.
The association had planned to go on strike on November 7, 2025, to press home their demands for payment of arrears owed to service providers. However, following a call from the Minister for Local Government and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Ahmed, ESPA has agreed to suspend the strike action.
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The Minister has assured us of the government’s commitment to process and settle the arrears owed to service providers within the shortest possible time, the release stated.
The talks between ESPA and the government aim to discuss sustainable policy and funding mechanisms for the waste management sector, as well as address the outstanding payment challenges facing service providers. ESPA appreciates the patience and cooperation of its members and urges them to maintain calm and continue delivering essential sanitation services.
We remain confident that our continued dialogue with the government will yield the necessary outcomes to stabilize the sector and safeguard the livelihoods of thousands of workers and the environment.” – Ama Ofori Antwi, Executive Secretary, ESPA
ESPA reaffirms its commitment to ensuring the interests of its members are protected and Ghana’s waste management infrastructure continues to function efficiently for the public good. The association encourages all members to stay united and refrain from any action that may disrupt waste collection and sanitation services while negotiations are ongoing.
