The ongoing strike by Ghana’s aggrieved teacher unions remains in force after an emergency meeting with the government failed to secure an immediate agreement to end the industrial action.
The government presented a new proposal during the meeting held on October 2, in an attempt to resolve the issues underlying the strike.
However, the unions said they would first consider the proposal before taking a decision. They are expected to communicate their position on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Until then, the unions have directed their members to continue with the strike, meaning teaching activities remain affected despite the latest engagement with government.
The unions have also asked teachers to mark this year’s World Teachers’ Day individually on Monday, October 5, while the industrial action continues.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu appealed to the unions to reconsider their position and return to the classroom in the interest of students.
He warned that prolonged disruption to teaching and learning could have consequences for students, particularly those preparing for examinations.
“For us, every opportunity lost by the learner affects the outcome of their learning, and that can affect their performance in examination,” he said.
Mr Iddrisu also expressed concern about the emotional and psychological effects of the prolonged disruption on learners and urged the unions to help bring the situation to an end.
The latest engagement has therefore left the dispute unresolved, with attention now turning to the unions’ response to the government’s proposal on October 5.
