The National Sand and Stone and Tipper Drivers Association (NSSTD) has strongly condemned a proposed 70 percent increase in sand and gravel loading charges by NASSTTU Sand Winners, describing the move as unjustified and warning that it could escalate tensions in the construction sector.
In a communique issued on 11 September 2026, the association said any proposed increment should first have been discussed at a round-table meeting involving all relevant stakeholders.
According to NSSTD, representatives from the Ghana Police Service, National Security and the Minerals Commission were present at an earlier meeting where a verbal understanding was reached among the parties.
“We are therefore calling on the relevant authorities to intervene swiftly to prevent the situation from escalating further,” the association stated.
The group also raised serious concerns over reports that some of its members have allegedly been assaulted and harassed by NAIMOS officers while carrying out their lawful duties.
It has urged the Minerals Commission to conduct a thorough audit and review of the pricing structure being imposed by NASSTTU Sand Winners to protect the public from what it described as arbitrary and excessive charges.
The communique signed by the association’s Public Relations Officer, Anthony Mensah, and the Regional Vice Chairman for Tema, Alhaji Kowanaso said it remains fully committed to protecting the rights and interests of its members, customers and end users.
The association vowed to pursue all lawful and peaceful avenues to challenge what it considers unfair treatment, unjustified increases, intimidation, and harassment of tipper truck drivers.
“We believe that dialogue, transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law remain the best means of resolving this matter,” the association emphasised, urging authorities to act promptly in the interest of the public, tipper truck drivers, customers and the construction industry as a whole.
Read the full statement below:
