Electrochem Ghana Limited has condemned the violent raid on its premises by some armed thugs on Thursday.
In a press statement, the company said at approximately 3:00 am on Thursday, its facility was violently invaded and ransacked by armed assailants wielding cutlasses and firearms.
“The perpetrators, who explicitly stated that they were sent from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) headquarters, were led by a known NDC activist. This brazen attack is not an isolated incident but part of a disturbing trend that poses a grave threat to the safety and security of our employees and the integrity of our operations. The assailants wreaked havoc on our premises, stealing essential office supplies and a significant quantity of our salt product from the warehouse,” the statement said
According to the company, the criminal act has resulted in considerable financial losses and a profound disruption to its daily operations. “More alarmingly, some of our staff members sustained injuries during the chaos, underscoring the urgent need for protective measures and accountability.” It added.
Electrochem Ghana Limited said it is a proud Ghanaian enterprise, employing approximately 1800 permanent workers and over 3,000 casual workers during the salt mining season adding that these recurring security breaches not only endanger its personnel but also jeopardize its operational stability and its ability to provide sustainable employment opportunities for Ghanaian citizens.
“Such lawlessness undermines the investment climate in our region and threatens the trust we have cultivated with both local and international investors who have committed substantial resources to our endeavors,” it warned.
Therefore, the company implored the government to take a firm stance against this violence by directing security agencies to swiftly apprehend and prosecute those responsible for this egregious act.