The Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Limited, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, has warned employees against joining in the upcoming strike planned by Organised Labour.

Organised labour is set to lay down its tools on October 10 over what it sees as government’s lackadaisical approach to the fight against the illegal mining menace known as galamsey.

But Mr Jumah says that the issues prompting the strike are national concerns and do not directly affect GIHOC.

I will personally sack any staff of GIHOC who participate in Organized Labour’s demo -Hon. Maxwell Kofi Jumah, Managing Director GIHOC#OyerepaNews #OyerepaTV #OyerepaFM #EndGalamseyNow #Election2024 pic.twitter.com/Fzh1HSRDRV

— Oyerepa TV/FM (@oyerepaofficial) October 8, 2024

In an interview with Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM, he expressed his opposition to the protest, stating that it does not align with the company’s regulations, and therefore, he would not support any staff involvement.

"If you like, don't report to work. Anyone who joins them will be sacked. I am saying this on authority. There are labour laws in the country. Let the issue be a national concern, not GIHOC's own."

He added, "If someone doesn't sleep well and says things, then you follow.

"So, if you like, follow them and see. They should not even waste our time because we are wise people at GIHOC."

Meanwhile, the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has announced that while it stands in solidarity with organised labour in the fight against illegal small-scale mining, it will not participate in the planned nationwide strike.

In a press release issued on October 8, following an internal meeting, GMA clarified that it has not laid out a roadmap for industrial action.

The statement, signed by GMA President Dr. Frank Serebour, emphasized that all members are expected to continue providing full medical services without interruptions.