The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has suspended its nationwide strike, offering a temporary reprieve to students and staff.
In a communiqué issued on October 11, GAUA cited their decision as a gesture of goodwill to “allow for further engagement with the Government on outstanding conditions of service concerns.”
The strike, which began on September 18, had been prompted by the government’s delay in approving payment of negotiated allowances and addressing other critical issues affecting university administrators.
With the suspension, GAUA members are directed to resume work on Monday, October 14, 2024, signaling a momentary truce in the standoff. However, the association is holding out hope that the government will act swiftly.
“The government will demonstrate good faith and arrange for deliberations within 3 weeks, over the issues included in the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signed on October 7, 2024,” GAUA stated.
The strike’s suspension brings temporary relief, but the looming uncertainty remains.
GAUA’s leadership has made it clear that they expect the government to uphold its promises, and without meaningful progress, the possibility of renewed action still hangs in the balance.
