A group of newly posted teachers from Colleges of Education and Universities across Ghana are demanding the immediate release of their unpaid salaries, some of which have been in arrears for over a year.

Speaking at a press conference, Mr Simon Nartey Kofi, an executive member of the group, revealed that the teachers have been working tirelessly in classrooms across the country without receiving any compensation.

According to him, teachers trained in Colleges of Education have served for 12 months without pay, while those from Universities have gone 8 months without pay—excluding September 2025.

He described the situation as dire, noting that many teachers are unable to meet their most basic needs, including rent, utility bills, and daily living expenses.

The teachers attributed the delay to the Ministry of Finance, despite assurances from the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) that all administrative processes had been completed.

GES has reportedly confirmed that the necessary documentation has been finalised, but the Finance Ministry has yet to release the required funds.

The aggrieved teachers are therefore appealing directly to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and ensure that their salaries and arrears are paid without further delay.

They have issued a deadline, giving the government until the end of September 2025 to resolve the matter.

Failure to do so, they warned, will result in a massive demonstration on the principal streets of Accra.

In addition, the group announced plans to petition the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Christian Council of Ghana, the Office of the National Chief Imam, the Catholic Bishops' Conference, and other civil society organisations to support their cause and put more pressure on the government.

“We have served the nation diligently, yet we are left struggling to survive. All we ask for is what is rightfully ours,” Mr. Kofi stressed.

The teachers are calling on the media, civil society, and the general public to amplify their voices until the issue is resolved.