Employees of the Produce Buying Company of Ghana (PBC) have taken to the streets in a peaceful demonstration to highlight their grievances over unpaid salaries.
The workers, dressed in red attire and carrying placards, gathered at Abeka Junction before marching towards the company’s headquarters in Dzorwulu.
The demonstration, organized by the Pressure Group of PBC Limited, aimed to draw attention to the financial challenges faced by the workers due to the non-payment of twelve months’ worth of salaries.
The workers called on government officials, including Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to intervene and expedite the process of settling their outstanding dues.
During the protest, the Vice Chairman of the Workers Union of PBC, Seth Adusei, noted the dire situation faced by the employees, citing health issues, evictions, and financial hardships resulting from the prolonged salary arrears.
The workers urged the government to prioritize their plight and address the issue promptly.
Meanwhile, concerns have been raised about the financial management of PBC, with calls for state agencies to investigate the company’s sample residue account.
The Ashanti regional chapter of the workers’ union has specifically called on the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to look into the matter.
Attempts by PBC to sell off some of its properties were halted by a court order obtained by the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) and five other banks.
The court order prevents any sale or transfer of assets, including the company’s headquarters located at Number 106 Olusegun Obasanjo Way, Dzorwulu Junction in Accra.
