The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities says its recent protest has achieved partial success following engagements with authorities over its concerns.
Convener of the group, Gilbert Agyare, said petitions have been submitted to both Parliament of Ghana and the Presidency, with assurances that their demands will be considered.
Speaking on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, he noted that although they were informed their concerns could not be addressed immediately, steps would be taken to resolve them.
“We believe that the aims of our protest have been halfway met,” he said.
He added that the group has given the Presidency a one-week ultimatum to respond or face renewed demonstrations.
Mr. Agyare indicated that the group was prepared to extend the protest but called it off after receiving assurances from officials.
He stressed that the demonstration is not targeted at any particular government, but rather aimed at addressing the growing number of unemployed graduates with disabilities, many of whom hold first-class degrees.
The coalition is now urging swift action to create employment opportunities, warning that failure to act will result in further protests.
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