Education policy think tank, Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has expressed strong opposition to the government’s plan to establish a new College of Education in Jomoro, describing the move as unjustified given current realities in Ghana’s education sector.
In a statement dated April 1, 2026, the organisation argued that the proposed institution does not align with the country’s pressing educational priorities, especially at a time when Ghana faces an estimated GH¢16 billion annual education financing gap.
Eduwatch maintained that the decision raises concerns about the efficient use of limited public funds, insisting that existing infrastructure should be better utilised before new investments are made
The think tank pointed to the nearby Enchi College of Education in the Aowin Municipal as a case in point, revealing that the institution is currently operating significantly below its capacity due to restrictions on admissions introduced in 2022.
“Existing capacity at the local level: Jomoro Municipal borders Aowin Municipal, where Enchi College of Education, one of the best in Ghana, operates at 30% below capacity due to admission caps imposed by the Ministry of Education in 2022.”
According to Eduwatch, this situation weakens the justification for constructing another college within close proximity, particularly when existing facilities are underutilised.
Beyond the immediate locality, the organisation highlighted that the Western Region already has four Colleges of Education, in addition to teacher training programmes offered through distance learning centres managed by the University of Cape Coast.
Eduwatch further drew attention to what it described as a nationwide imbalance between teacher supply and demand. It noted that despite a 30 percent cap on admissions across all 46 public Colleges of Education, as well as programmes run by institutions such as the University of Education, Winneba, University of Ghana, and University for Development Studies, the country continues to train far more teachers than are needed annually.
“National teacher education excess capacity: Even with 30% admission caps imposed on the existing 46 public College of Education, together with the University of Cape Coast, University of Education, Winneba, University of Ghana, and University for Development Studies, public teacher education institutions are producing more than twice the number of teacher graduates required annually in Ghana, imposing a financial burden on the public purse.”
The group warned that without a strategic reassessment of teacher education policies, continued expansion in the sector could worsen inefficiencies and place additional strain on the country’s already stretched education budget
