Eugene Zoranu Segbefia, the National Organiser of the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers, has said members will storm the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, April 15, over their unpaid salary arrears.
According to the Unpaid teachers, some teachers have worked for between seven and 18 months without pay.
They further questioned why the government would recruit more teachers when it cannot even pay those already in the system.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story, Mr Segbefia lamented, saying, “We have teachers who have worked between seven and 18 months without salaries. As we speak, we don’t even know whether the government will fulfil its obligation to us”.
“The Minister listened to our concerns and promised to expedite the process. We were made to understand that a memo had been sent between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance. But as we speak, we are only seeing recruitment ongoing, while those of us already working have not been paid,” he lamented.
He quizzed, “We are already in the classrooms working, yet we are not being paid. Why recruit more teachers when you cannot even pay those already in the system?”.
“We went through similar processes as the nurses, yet they are receiving their arrears from this April. Are we not also providing essential services to this country?” he asked.
Eugene Zoranu Segbefia declared, “Tomorrow, April 15, we are hitting the streets. And we are not leaving anytime soon”.
“We are coming with our belongings. Some colleagues are travelling from Kumasi and Tamale. We are prepared to sleep at the Ministry of Finance until we get a payment plan. That is the last thing we will do.”
In related news, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has slammed the Circuit Court judge over the flawed handling of bail proceedings involving two New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In related news, the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that the Ghana Education Service has officially closed its teacher recruitment application portal, just days after it was opened on April 10, 2026.
According to Haruna Iddrisu, the portal was closed after the GES received an overwhelming response from applicants.
The Education Minister disclosed that the Ghana Education Service(GES) received over 40,000 applications, far exceeding the 7,000 teaching positions available.
Haruna Iddrisu, however, defended the government’s decision to recruit only 7,000 teachers.
Haruna Iddrisu detailed that the 7000 teachers being recruited are due to budget constraints, adding that 50,000 teachers could have been recruited across the country if there were resources.
Speaking during the launch and communications briefing of the 19th edition of the eLearning Africa Conference on Tuesday, April 14, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “If resources were available, we should be employing and recruiting up to 50,000 teachers across the country, but due to budgetary constraints, we are unable to do that.
The Ministry of Education sought clearance from the Ministry of Finance to recruit up to 7,000 teachers with degrees and diplomas. Accordingly, the process has been advertised in an open, transparent manner,” he said.
Earlier, Haruna Iddrisu announced that his ministry has received clearance and approval from the Ministry of Finance for the recruitment of teachers across the country.
Haruna Iddrisu disclosed that the government plans to recruit 7,000 teachers across Ghana.
According to the Education Minister, the move forms part of government efforts to strengthen the education sector and address staffing gaps in schools.
Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday, April 1, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “I am happy to note and announce that the Ministry of Education has received clearance and approval from the Ministry of Finance for the recruitment of teachers across the country. We will be recruiting at least 7,000 teachers. We want the process to be open, transparent, and competitive.
“Therefore, graduates from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 cohorts may apply for placement as teachers across the country. Priority will be given to those who are ready and willing to serve in those deprived and safe areas.”