The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities has given the government a two-week ultimatum to employ its qualified members into the public sector or provide financial clearance for their recruitment in the upcoming national budget.
The Coalition has threatened to embark on a three-day uninterrupted demonstration at Jubilee House if the government fails to meet its demands within the stipulated period.
In a press statement issued on Monday, November 9, 2026, the group expressed frustration over what it described as eight months of broken promises, delays and unsuccessful engagements with government officials concerning the employment of its members.
According to the Coalition, government representatives promised to absorb qualified graduates with disabilities into the public workforce following an initial demonstration in March 2026.
The group said it suspended its protest after receiving the assurance but later became frustrated when the promised employment did not materialise.
It subsequently organised a second demonstration, following which government officials reportedly asked it to compile and submit a comprehensive list of qualified graduates for consideration.
The Coalition said it complied with the request and was later informed that the list had been forwarded to the President for the necessary action.
However, it claimed that weeks had passed without any concrete outcome, describing the situation as another disappointment.
The group accused government representatives of making promises during demonstrations to calm protesters but failing to honour their commitments after the demonstrations ended.
It said its patience had been exhausted and warned that it would no longer accept what it described as political rhetoric and assurances without tangible results.
Under its latest demand, the Coalition wants the government to complete the recruitment of all qualified graduates on its submitted list into public institutions within two weeks or secure financial clearance for their employment in the upcoming budget to be presented by the Minister of Finance.
The group said it would stage a three-day continuous demonstration at the seat of government if the deadline expired without a satisfactory response.
It further indicated that it would remain at the gates of Jubilee House until all graduates on its list received verifiable employment letters.
Coalition appeals to traditional and religious leaders
Beyond its demands on government, the Coalition has appealed to traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations and human rights advocates to intervene in the matter.
It specifically called on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II; the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin; the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II; and the leadership of the National House of Chiefs to use their influence to advocate for the employment of qualified persons with disabilities.
The group also appealed to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the Christian Council of Ghana, the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the National Peace Council to speak up in support of its demands.
It further called on the opposition leader, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Council of State, civil society organisations and governance watchdogs to support the campaign, insisting that the issue transcended partisan politics and concerned fundamental human rights and social justice.
The Coalition urged these institutions and individuals to appeal directly to President John Dramani Mahama to ensure the release of the necessary approvals and posting of the graduates whose names were submitted to government.
Group demands equal opportunities, not charity
Explaining the basis of its agitation, the Coalition said its members had overcome significant physical and environmental challenges to acquire university degrees and diplomas.
It noted that many had endured inaccessible lecture halls, inadequate ramps and other barriers during their education, only to face prolonged unemployment after graduation.
The group maintained that persons with disabilities were qualified and capable of contributing meaningfully to national development if given equal employment opportunities.
It rejected what it described as a culture of dependency and charity, insisting that its members wanted dignified employment that would enable them to earn a living and support their families.
The statement, signed by group convener Gilbert Boateng Agyare, President Felix Baah and Secretary Emmanuel Asiedu, called on government to act within the two-week deadline to avert another demonstration at Jubilee House.
The Coalition concluded that it was demanding opportunity, fairness and justice rather than sympathy or handouts.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
