Mers of the Joint Association of Port Transport Drivers have announced plans to embark on a sit-down strike from April 14 to 17 in protest against what they describe as unfair regulatory measures introduced by the Ghana Shippers Authority.

In an interview with Citi News on Saturday, April 11, 2026, the National Chairman of the association, Shamsu Babayaro, called on the government to intervene and direct the Authority to immediately withdraw the policy.

“From the 14th of this month, we will begin a sit-down strike until the 17th. However, if the government engages us and there is mutual understanding, we may reconsider the action,” he stated.

He rejected the charges being introduced, insisting that members neither agreed to the directives nor understand their basis.

“The fees they want us to pay are unacceptable. The information from the Shippers Authority and the directives from the Road Ministry do not make sense to us, and we will not comply,” he added.

Other members of the union also expressed frustration, pointing to rising operational challenges and growing uncertainty within the sector.

They are urging government to step in and address what they describe as unfair treatment, particularly regarding a re-registration exercise being enforced by the Authority.

“We want the re-registration process to be scrapped, or for authorities to re-engage us to review the implementation of these measures,” a member noted.

The association, which represents over 11,000 drivers operating within the port enclave, argues that the new directives introduce additional fees and procedures that conflict with long-standing operational systems they have followed without difficulty.