CETAG Declares Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Allowances

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, effective November 24, 2025, over unpaid allowances and government inaction.

In a statement signed by CETAG President Maxwell Bunu and National Secretary Fidelis Kamaayi, the association said it had “exhausted all avenues for dialogue” with the Ministry of Education and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC). CETAG accused government negotiators of breaching timelines agreed upon during previous engagements, leaving tutors across the country frustrated.

At the heart of the dispute are several outstanding payments. These include compensation for all-year-round work performed in 2022, which remains unpaid in 39 Colleges of Education, with only Accra College of Education receiving partial settlement. In addition, arrears for book and research allowances covering the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic years have not been released. CETAG insists that these delays have placed severe financial strain on tutors nationwide.

The strike, approved by CETAG’s National Executive Committee and National Council at an emergency meeting on November 19, 2025, means all teaching, supervision of examinations, and academic-related duties in the 46 public Colleges of Education are suspended until further notice. This development is expected to disrupt academic calendars and prolong the academic year for thousands of teacher trainees.

As of now, the Ministry of Education and the FWSC have not issued a detailed response to CETAG’s action. The association maintains that government’s “persistent indifference” has left them with no option but to withdraw their services.

The indefinite strike marks a significant escalation in Ghana’s education sector, raising concerns about the future of teacher training and the broader impact on the country’s education system.