A coalition of newly posted teachers in Ghana has staged a massive protest in Accra over more than a year of unpaid salaries. The teachers, made up of university graduates and College of Education graduates, converged at the Obra Spot, Circle, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, to demand immediate action from government.
Teachers Demand Salary Arrears and ID Cards
The teachers, who say they have been diligently teaching in classrooms for over a year without pay, described the situation as distressing and unsustainable.
They vowed not to call off the demonstration until government addresses their grievances. The protesters planned a march to the Jubilee House, followed by stops at the Ministries of Education and Finance to present their petitions.
According to the group, the rally aims to compel authorities to:
- Pay all salary arrears owed to newly posted teachers.
- Issue personnel ID cards, which are essential for processing payments.
Petition Presented at Jubilee House
At the Jubilee House, the group presented a petition, which was received by Presidential Staffer Bridgette Otoo. She assured the teachers that their concerns would be treated with urgency.
“It’s good that you have come to the Presidency. This government prioritizes teachers, and we do not want to see our teachers marching on the streets. Now that you have brought this here, it will be looked at urgently,” she said.
Growing Frustration in Ghana’s Education Sector
The protest adds to rising concerns within Ghana’s education sector, where newly recruited teachers often face delays in salary payments, lack of resources, and administrative bottlenecks. Teacher unions have repeatedly warned that such challenges threaten morale and the quality of education delivery in the country.
