The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has raised alarm over a growing security threat faced by civil servants in Accra.

In a statement issued on Monday, January 6, the association reported that armed thugs have been terrorising government employees within the precincts of Roman Ridge, Labone, Ridge, Kuku Hill (Osu), and Cantonment.

The thugs are alleged to be party affiliates and 'goro boys' (illegal recruiters), who are reportedly threatening, harassing, and forcefully ejecting civil servants from their official residences.

In the statement, CLOGSAG condemned what it termed a “barbaric and primitive act” that has left civil servants fearful for their safety and well-being.

The association called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, and other relevant security agencies to intervene immediately and provide protection to those affected.

“We unreservedly condemn this barbaric and primitive act by these armed thugs and purported party apparatchiks and 'goro boys'. This behavior is completely unacceptable and must be stopped,” CLOGSAG mentioned in the statement.

The association is urging the authorities to take swift and decisive action to ensure the safety of civil servants, warning that if the situation is not addressed urgently, CLOGSAG may be forced to take further measures.

Additionally, CLOGSAG called for a thorough investigation into the sale of government properties, which it believes could be connected to the illegal evictions, and is urging responsible authorities to halt the illegal activities surrounding these properties.

“We are hereby calling on the responsible authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the sale of all government properties and stem the tide,” the statement read.

CLOGSAG reassured affected civil servants to remain resolute while the association works with the appropriate authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice and restore order in the affected areas.

The association’s call for immediate action reflects the growing concerns over the safety of civil servants in the capital, and the broader implications of these illegal activities on government property management.

Meanwhile, the police are yet to respond officially to the CLOGSAG’s demands.