Unpaid teachers in Ghana to begin indefinite protest at Ministry of Finance
via GhanaWeb1 day ago5 min read
The National Organiser of the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers, Eugene Zoranu Segbefia, announced that members will start an indefinite protest at Ghana's Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This action comes after the government failed to provide a clear payment plan for outstanding salaries. Some teachers have not received pay for between seven and 18 months, a situation Segbefia described as dire. Despite engagements with the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education, no firm timeline for arrears payment has been established. Segbefia questioned the government's decision to recruit new teachers while existing staff remain unpaid and highlighted the unequal treatment compared to other public sector workers like nurses, who are reportedly receiving their arrears. The coalition had given the government a deadline of April 12, 2026, for a payment plan but received no response. They are now demanding direct engagement with Vice President John Dramani Mahama or the Chief of Staff, with members prepared for a prolonged demonstration, including some traveling from Kumasi and Tamale to participate.
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