The staff of the Legal Aid Commission have declared their intention to begin an indefinite strike on Monday, November 25, over long-standing neglect and the government’s failure to relocate them to the newly inaugurated Law House.
Despite the commissioning of the modern Law House five months ago, the Commission remains in its overcrowded and deteriorating offices, which lack the basic infrastructure needed to perform their duties effectively.
The Legal Aid Commission, which plays a critical role in providing legal assistance to Ghanaians, has been struggling with substandard working conditions. Offices designed for a single occupant now accommodate as many as ten staff members, leaving no room for privacy or client confidentiality. Lawyers, too, face challenges as the cramped spaces make it nearly impossible to attend to clients professionally.
Images from the premises reveal hallways converted into storage spaces and torn, infested chairs used by staff and clients alike.
Some employees, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the dire conditions as demoralizing, while clients expressed their frustrations over the situation.
One client, Lordina Adjeley Annan, shared her experience with Channel One News, saying, “It’s unfair that such an essential service is being neglected. The office is in terrible shape. The chairs are broken, and I can’t even speak to my lawyer privately because everyone is watching.”
The staff insist that the strike will continue until their concerns are addressed, urging the government to fulfill its promise of relocating them to the Law House to provide the conducive environment necessary for effective service delivery.
SOURCE: http://dew360.net
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