Newly posted teachers in Ghana staged a protest over months of unpaid salaries, marching to Jubilee House and the Ministry of Finance to present their concerns. The teachers, drawn from various training institutions, say the delay has caused serious financial strain despite being at post and working.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Convener Enock Attivor expressed frustration, calling on the government to either pay the arrears immediately or provide a clear and reliable payment timeline. He noted that many teachers have struggled to meet basic needs due to the prolonged delays.
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem responded by acknowledging the situation and outlining steps being taken. He explained that some teachers were not placed on the payroll because their financial clearance had expired, but efforts are underway to resolve the issue and address outstanding arrears.
According to him, a structured payment plan will begin in May 2026, with affected teachers receiving four months of arrears in May, another four months in June, and an additional four months in July until payments are completed. He added that a similar arrangement has already been implemented for the health sector.
Ampem also stated that the Ministry operates an open-door policy and indicated that earlier engagement could have helped address concerns before the protest. He assured that investigations are ongoing into cases of teachers not yet on the payroll, noting discrepancies in reported figures.
He added that Cabinet has granted financial clearance to support recruitment and payment, and assured that those still off the payroll will be prioritized to start receiving salaries before arrears discussions continue. The protest reflects growing frustration among newly recruited public workers over delayed pay.
Source: gbcghanaonline.com
