Akim Swedru Member of Parliament (MP) Kennedy Osei Nyarko has once again emphasized the challenges faced by teachers under the leadership of President John Mahama.
Speaking out on social media, Nyarko highlighted a troubling issue that arose during Mahama’s first term (2013-2017), when teachers worked for three years but were only paid for three months.
According to Nyarko, this issue was swiftly addressed under the leadership of former President Akufo-Addo, who ensured that teachers received their full back pay immediately upon their posting. Nyarko credited the Akufo-Addo administration for prioritizing the welfare of teachers and correcting the financial shortfall that plagued educators during the Mahama years.
The MP further noted that Akufo-Addo’s administration introduced significant reforms to support teachers, including the establishment of the Continuous Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) and the Continuous Development In-Service Allowance (CDISA), which are paid annually every November. However, Nyarko pointed out that the Mahama administration had struggled to pay these allowances during its time in office.
“These allowances were introduced to equip teachers with the necessary skills, tools, and resources to improve education quality and adapt to modern, digital teaching methods,” Nyarko said. He added that the failure to pay teachers’ allowances could created an atmosphere of “despondency” among Teachers.
Nyarko took to Facebook to underscore the importance of these allowances and called on the government to show greater respect for the role of teachers in Ghana’s education system. He emphasized that the PDA and Digital Allowance, which were established by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), were crucial for enhancing the quality of education across the country.
“The government must not allow these payments to remain outstanding without valid justification. Teachers deserve their due compensation, and the state should recognize their contribution to national development,” Nyarko concluded.
