Two days after the government reached an agreement with the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) to end their two-month strike, students at the Ghana College of Education remain absent from classrooms, sparking outrage.
Despite the formal conclusion of the strike on August 20, 2024, ABC News Ghana’s reporter, Abena Mante, reported no academic activities on campus, with empty classrooms and growing concerns among students.
The General Secretary of the Student Representative Council (SRC), Godwin Benebe voiced deep concern, particularly for final-year students who are in limbo as they prepare for crucial exams.
He lamented, “This is the fourth consecutive year CETAG has gone on strike, and it seems our academic performance is under siege every year.”
The ongoing disruptions have left many students frustrated, questioning the government’s commitment to their education.
CETAG’s national president, Prince Obeng-Himah, reinforced the association’s firm stance, refusing to extend working hours to recover lost instructional time.
“We are not prepared to go along that tangent. We will teach normally,” Obeng-Himah declared, underscoring that their strike was legally justified, a rare occurrence in Ghana.
Despite the government’s efforts, CETAG remains resolute, unwilling to compromise on the working conditions that have long been a point of contention.
