The Coalition of Unpaid Teachers has issued a final ultimatum to the government, warning of large-scale street protests and potential legal action if the issue of unpaid salaries is not addressed immediately, setting the stage for a tense start to the academic year.
Despite multiple demonstrations throughout 2025, the Coalition claims the situation remains unresolved. According to the group, over 6,000 teachers nationwide are facing severe financial hardship due to bureaucratic delays and the Ghana Education Service’s failure to issue staff identification cards.
The Coalition attributes the crisis to unresolved compensation irregularities, noting that some teachers have been on the job for 12 to 15 months but have only received payment for two months.
Speaking to Citi FM on Sunday, January 4, Lead Convenor Simon Kofi Nartey described the delays as both financially and emotionally draining.
“We are calling on our employer and the government at large to listen to us and have our arrears paid so that we can all have our peace of mind to continue with the good work that we are doing for the country,” he said.
“The few that are left to be issued with their staff IDs should have it before this month’s salary comes, before we hit the street once again,” he added.
“Some of us started work with colleagues who have received their salaries in full, while others are still going through this ordeal. It is just unfair, and it calls for legal action to be taken against the government,” Mr. Nartey emphasised.
The ultimatum underscores growing frustration among educators and highlights the urgent need for government intervention to resolve long-standing pay arrears.