The Ministry of Education Ghana has stepped in to address rising tensions within the tertiary education sector by setting up a committee to examine concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana over the leadership of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.
The three-member committee, chaired by Clement Abass Apaak, has been tasked with investigating the issues and making recommendations to John Dramani Mahama.
Other members include K.T. Oduro and Mahama Duweijua.
The move follows a 14-day ultimatum issued by UTAG, led by its National President, Vera Ogeh Fiador, demanding action on a petition seeking the removal of GTEC’s top leadership.
The petition targets Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai and Augustine Ocloo, with UTAG accusing them of governance lapses and adopting a regulatory style that undermines university autonomy.
In response, the Ministry has emphasised dialogue and due process, indicating that the committee’s work is aimed at ensuring a fair and balanced resolution to the dispute.
Officials say the intervention underscores government’s commitment to maintaining stability within the higher education sector while addressing stakeholder concerns.
The Ministry has also called on all parties to cooperate fully with the committee, expressing confidence that the process will lead to constructive outcomes that safeguard academic freedom and institutional effectiveness.
