A female teacher, visibly distressed and carrying her baby, has become one of the most poignant symbols of frustration at the ongoing “Yɛgye Yɛ Sika” demonstration, as aggrieved educators demand payment of long-overdue salaries.
Speaking amid chants and placards, the young mother recounted her struggles, revealing that she has worked in a rural community for over a year without receiving any salary.
Her emotional appeal highlighted the deepening hardship many teachers say they are enduring under similar circumstances.
“I’ve been working in a village for over a year without pay. My rent is due, and my landlord is on my neck. I’m not going anywhere until I receive my salary,” she cried, clutching her baby tightly.
The protest, which has drawn scores of unpaid teachers to the streets, is aimed at pressuring authorities to address delays in salary payments and the issuance of staff identification numbers, which many say has left them financially stranded.
Demonstrators, many of whom have reportedly gone months without income, marched with determination, chanting slogans and calling on government to act swiftly.
For some, the situation has forced them into debt, while others say they are on the brink of eviction.
The presence of the nursing mother at the forefront of the protest has stirred public sympathy, with many observers describing her situation as a stark reflection of the broader challenges facing newly recruited teachers across the country.
Organisers of the protest insist they will not back down until their demands are met, warning that continued delays could further disrupt the education sector.
As the demonstration continues, attention is mounting on the authorities to respond to the grievances and provide immediate relief to affected teachers, whose livelihoods remain in limbo.
By 1960news.com
