PRETAG Demands Clear Roadmap for Payment of Teachers’ Arrears
By Seekers Consult 247 | April 2026
The Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana has called on the Ghana Education Service to provide a clear and structured roadmap for the payment of outstanding arrears owed to teachers across the country.
According to the association, the continued delay in settling these arrears is creating uncertainty among affected teachers and poses a serious risk to stability within Ghana’s education sector.
Growing Concerns Over Delayed Payments
PRETAG’s concerns come in the wake of a protest by the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers, who marched to the Ministry of Finance to present a petition over what they described as prolonged neglect and denial of their rightful earnings.
The association emphasized that the lack of transparency and clear timelines for payment is unacceptable, especially at a time when teachers are already dealing with significant workload pressures.
Call for Immediate Action and Transparency
Speaking in an interview with TV3 Ghana, PRETAG Vice President Adokwei Ayikwei Awulley urged authorities to act swiftly and bring clarity to the situation.
“Can you not just sit them down and give them a roadmap? Things must be streamlined. We need teachers, and we have to employ teachers for them to go and teach. It is wrong for one teacher to be handling three, four or even five classrooms because there are no teachers.”
He warned that the current approach, marked by delays and uncertainty, risks undermining industrial harmony within the education sector.
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Recruitment Concerns: 7,000 Teachers Not Enough
PRETAG also raised concerns about the government’s plan to recruit 7,000 teachers, describing the figure as insufficient to address the existing staffing gaps in schools nationwide.
According to the association:
- Many trained teachers remain unemployed
- Schools continue to face serious staff shortages
- Some teachers are forced to handle multiple classrooms due to lack of personnel
The association argues that without a comprehensive strategy, both the arrears issue and staffing challenges will persist.
Implications for Ghana’s Education Sector
PRETAG warns that failure to address these concerns could lead to:
- Increased teacher dissatisfaction
- Disruptions in academic activities
- Potential industrial actions
- Declining quality of education delivery
The association is therefore urging the government and relevant stakeholders to prioritize the issue and implement a clear, time-bound roadmap for arrears payment while expanding recruitment efforts.
The call by PRETAG highlights a critical issue affecting thousands of teachers across Ghana. As the backbone of the education system, ensuring their welfare—especially timely payment—is essential for maintaining stability and improving learning outcomes nationwide.
Stakeholders will be watching closely to see how the Ghana Education Service and government respond in the coming weeks.
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