University Senior Staff Down Tools Over Government's Broken Promises

Accra, Ghana - 22 May, 2025 - University staff in Ghana have gone on an indefinite nationwide strike, citing the government's failure to honor a signed agreement reached six months ago.

The strike, which began on Wednesday, May 21, is a result of the government's persistent inaction, according to the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) and its collaborating unions.

The unions, which include the Technical University Administrators Association of Ghana (TUAAG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG), claim that despite numerous engagements and goodwill efforts, the government has failed to meet its commitments.

The strike aims to pressure the government to take immediate action and fulfill its obligations.

The decision to strike was announced by George Ansong, National Chairman of SSA-UoG, who expressed the unions' deep regret but unwavering resolve to take this step.

“The leadership of the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Technical Universities Administrators Association of Ghana (TUWAG) and the Federation of University Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSAG) announce, with deep regret but unwavering resolve, our decision to embark on an indefinite strike action effective today 21st May, 2025,” he remarked while addressing journalists on Wednesday, May 21.

''This difficult decision comes after countless engagement and goodwill efforts extended to the government which have unfortunately been met with persistent inaction, neglect and blatant failure to honour the terms of our duly signed agreement six months ago.”

“…The government has continuously reneged on its commitment, thereby undermining the trust and cooperation that should exist between both parties.”

The strike is expected to disrupt academic activities across the country, affecting students and the broader education sector.

Source: Lead News Online