GES seeks clearance extension to pay picketing teachers

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that efforts are underway to resolve concerns raised by newly posted teachers who picketed on Monday, June 23, over delays in salary payments and staff ID issuance.

According to a press release issued by the GES, the Ministry of Education has formally requested an extension of the expired financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance.

The extension will enable the processing of salary arrears—spanning nearly ten months—and the issuance of staff identification numbers for the affected teachers.

The affected teachers, who assumed duty in September 2024, have yet to receive full remuneration. Out of the 12,807 graduates recruited that year, 2,113 have not been paid despite being issued staff IDs. An additional 582 did not receive staff IDs at all due to inconsistencies in Ghana Card details, SSNIT numbers, and instances of self-reposting.

GES disclosed that a technical committee—comprising representatives of the aggrieved teachers—has been established to improve communication and coordination throughout the resolution process.

A nationwide staff validation exercise conducted in March 2025 uncovered anomalies in the recruitment process, prompting the current round of corrective actions.

GES Public Relations Officer, Daniel Fenyi, called for calm among the affected teachers, assuring them of the Service’s commitment to resolving the matter.

“Significant progress has already been made,” the statement noted, adding that GES is addressing both immediate concerns and long-term reforms to prevent future occurrences.

The Service also cited challenges in stakeholder engagement, pointing to shifting leadership among teacher groups. GES is urging unified representation to help streamline communication and resolve outstanding issues more effectively.

The statement further confirmed that a budgetary allocation has been made in the 2025 national budget to support payments to the affected personnel