Over 700 newly recruited teachers have made a desperate appeal to President John Dramani Mahama, urging him to intervene in the non-payment of their salaries, which have been delayed for over eight months.
The teachers, who were present at the launch of the Adwumawura Programme in Kumasi, seized the opportunity to draw attention to their plight in the presence of the president.
According to the aggrieved teachers, they have been working under extremely difficult conditions without receiving any pay since their recruitment. Many say they are struggling to feed themselves, pay rent, and afford basic transportation to and from their schools.
“We have waited for far too long. We are suffering. We are pleading with the President to hear us and help us get what we have earned,” said one teacher who asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisal.
The presence of the distressed teachers underscored the growing frustration among public sector workers facing bureaucratic salary delays.
The situation has prompted broader public concern, with civil society actors and education sector stakeholders urging the government to prioritise the timely payment of salaries, especially for new recruits who lack financial reserves.
This development adds pressure on the government as it seeks to rebuild public confidence and demonstrate administrative efficiency amid widespread calls for improved working conditions in the education sector.
