The Coalition of Unpaid Newly Posted Staffs of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the postponement of a nationwide demonstration that was scheduled for Wednesday, 11th March 2026. The group stated the demonstration will now be rescheduled to a later date during the vacation period.
In a statement signed by the leadership of the coalition, the teachers cited their respect for the Ghana Education Service Code of Conduct and a desire to avoid disrupting academic activities as reasons for the postponement.
Simon Kofi Nartey, Convener for Newly Posted Teachers from the Colleges of Education, said, “As disciplined and law-abiding professionals, we remain committed to ensuring that our actions do not contravene the rules governing our service. We will exercise our right to protest responsibly, without disrupting the education of students.”
The coalition highlighted several unresolved issues affecting newly posted teachers, including non-payment of salary arrears, missing staff identification numbers, errors in assumption-of-duty dates, and anomalies in management units, ranks, and points.
Daniel Anokye, Convener for Newly Posted University Teachers, emphasized the impact on affected staff: “It is deeply troubling that many of us have worked diligently for over a year, yet our plight remains unresolved. We are asking for fairness, justice, and timely resolution of our outstanding concerns.”
The coalition reaffirmed their constitutional rights under Article 24(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, which guarantees the right to work under satisfactory conditions and equal pay for equal work. They also noted that labor laws support the lawful advocacy of workers for their rights.
While the demonstration has been postponed, the coalition warned that if there is no official communication addressing their concerns within the month, they may resume plans for public action. “Should there be no proper communication within this month, supported by an official document outlining clear steps toward resolution, we will have no option but to proceed with our planned course of action,” the statement added.
Enoch Paul Ativor and Eugene Zoranu, also conveners of the coalition, expressed hope for dialogue and a lasting solution, saying that cooperation between the authorities and teachers will ensure fairness, justice, and stability in the education sector.
