Tension is mounting at Obra Spot as a group of unpaid teachers gather in large numbers, chanting “Mahama wodeyɛka” ahead of a planned demonstration today.
The aggrieved educators say they have endured up to 17 months without salaries, a situation they describe as unbearable and demoralising.
Many of them also cited delays in the issuance of staff identification numbers, which they say has prevented them from being fully integrated into the payroll system.
Clad in red and black, the protesting teachers expressed frustration over what they perceive as prolonged neglect, insisting that repeated appeals to the authorities have yielded little to no results.
Some held placards demanding immediate payment of their arrears, while others called for urgent reforms to address administrative bottlenecks within the education sector.
According to the group, the demonstration is intended to draw national attention to their plight and compel swift intervention from government officials.
They argue that despite their commitment to educating the nation’s youth, their livelihoods have been severely impacted by the delays.
Organisers of the protest indicated that they are prepared to escalate their actions if their concerns are not addressed promptly.
They are calling on the government and relevant agencies to expedite the processing of staff IDs and ensure that all outstanding salary arrears are paid without further delay.
Security presence at the scene has been heightened as authorities monitor the situation to maintain order during the demonstration.
The protest adds to growing concerns over teacher welfare and administrative inefficiencies within Ghana’s public education system, with stakeholders urging immediate steps to resolve the crisis and prevent disruptions to teaching and learning.
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By 1960news.com
