NPP parliamentary candidate Akosua Manu attacked government for asking retired nurses to help during strikes. The Adentan hopeful said Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh ignored real problems facing healthcare workers. Manu spoke on Channel One TV about poor treatment of medical staff across Ghana. She claimed officials dismiss serious concerns raised about working conditions. Government leaders push retired workers back into hospitals instead of fixing pay disputes.
Manu pointed out budget contradictions between healthcare spending and presidential office money. Officials claim they cannot afford 2 billion cedis for nurse demands. Government gave Jubilee House 1.4 billion cedis for travel and extra staff members. The candidate questioned priorities when leaders fund luxury expenses but refuse worker benefits. Presidential office receives massive amounts for non-essential activities during economic problems.
Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association members continue striking over broken promises from 2024 agreements. Workers demand their 13th month salary along with fuel and medical payments. Rural nurses want special incentives and practice license renewals from employers. Government suggested waiting until 2026 for these benefits to start. Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed officials deliberately left nurses out of budget plans.
Manu pointed out budget contradictions between healthcare spending and presidential office money. Officials claim they cannot afford 2 billion cedis for nurse demands. Government gave Jubilee House 1.4 billion cedis for travel and extra staff members. The candidate questioned priorities when leaders fund luxury expenses but refuse worker benefits. Presidential office receives massive amounts for non-essential activities during economic problems.
Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association members continue striking over broken promises from 2024 agreements. Workers demand their 13th month salary along with fuel and medical payments. Rural nurses want special incentives and practice license renewals from employers. Government suggested waiting until 2026 for these benefits to start. Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed officials deliberately left nurses out of budget plans.
