From Reuters via SABC

Ghana’s air traffic controllers began an unlimited strike on Tuesday over working conditions, grounding domestic flights, the head of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said.

The controllers last month raised safety concerns and demanded immediate action from authorities. They also wanted some senior managers removed from office for non-performance.

“Domestic flights have been disrupted and I would like to apologise to all passengers who have been affected by this action,” GCAA chief Kwame Mamphey said on Tuesday.

Mamphey said management was holding an emergency meeting with controller representatives aimed at ending the strike.

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