The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially addressed the grievances raised by some newly posted teachers who assumed duty in September 2024. A petition submitted on June 23, 2025, outlined key issues including delays in the release of Staff IDs and unpaid salaries. In response, GES has released a statement clarifying the situation and the steps taken to resolve the matter.
Recruitment Overview
According to GES, a total of 12,807 graduates from Colleges of Education were recruited in 2024. By the end of December that year, 9,950 of these teachers had received Staff IDs and were paid. However, 2,113 teachers who received Staff IDs could not be paid due to the expiration of their financial clearance. Furthermore, 582 teachers were unable to obtain Staff IDs because of documentation issues, such as discrepancies in SSNIT numbers, Ghana Card information, and unauthorized reposting.
Measures Taken by GES
Upon taking office, the new GES Management launched a nationwide staff validation exercise from March 7th to 14th, 2025. This initiative aimed to verify the authenticity of the recruited teachers and eliminate irregularities, as identified in previous audit reports.
In addition, a technical committee was formed to include representatives from the affected teachers. This committee was created to facilitate communication, feedback, and coordination. GES also reported that official correspondence had been sent through the Minister for Education to the Ministry of Finance, requesting an extension for the expired financial clearance to enable salary payments. Thankfully, the 2025 budget provided for such an allocation.
The Service is also tackling long-standing recruitment delays and aims to prevent future occurrences by addressing the systemic challenges within the recruitment process.
Challenges in Representation
A major obstacle faced by GES is the emergence of multiple groups representing the aggrieved teachers, each with different leadership. This inconsistency hampers efforts to address concerns effectively, as every protest or picketing activity often features a new set of individuals. GES is therefore urging all affected teachers to unify and present a consistent front to enhance the engagement process.
Appeal for Patience and Continued Dialogue
GES acknowledges the frustrations being experienced by the teachers and emphasizes that notable progress has already been made. The Service assures all affected staff that genuine efforts are underway to ensure that every qualified teacher is paid appropriately. GES reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, transparency, and collaboration in resolving these challenges in the best interest of both the teachers and the education sector as a whole.
Source: Ghana Education Service
Signed: Daniel Fenyi, Public Relations Officer, GES