“We demand immediate, clearly defined roadmap for unemployed graduates with disabilities in Ghana” — Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities

The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities has issued a strong ultimatum to government, threatening a nationwide demonstration if its members are not offered employment opportunities by March 24.

Addressing a press conference in Accra on Monday, March 16, the group expressed deep frustration over the continued exclusion of qualified persons with disabilities from the job market, despite possessing the requisite academic credentials.

Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Princess Mensah noted that the situation persists in spite of the provisions of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2006 (Act 715), which guarantees equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.

The coalition described the challenge as a systemic issue, citing entrenched barriers that continue to hinder access to employment across both public and private sectors.

“We demand an immediate and clearly defined roadmap for unemployed graduates with disabilities in Ghana,” the Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities stated, urging government to take decisive steps to address their concerns.

The group further called for the full implementation and enforcement of employment quotas for persons with disabilities across all regions, warning that failure to act promptly could trigger widespread protests.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith