Education Ministry Forms Committee to Probe UTAG Complaints Against GTEC Leadership
Three-member team tasked to investigate grievances and propose solutions amid growing university strike threats
- Education Ministry forms 3-member committee to investigate UTAG concerns
- UTAG issues 14-day ultimatum and calls for removal of GTEC leadership
- Government seeks dialogue to prevent disruption in tertiary education
The Ministry of Education has taken steps to address concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) by constituting a three-member committee to investigate the allegations and recommend appropriate solutions.
This follows a press conference held by UTAG on Monday, during which the association issued a 14-day ultimatum to government, citing unresolved issues affecting the tertiary education sector.
At the briefing, UTAG leadership demanded the removal of the Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). The group also called for the withdrawal of certain directives it claims were improperly issued and criticised government’s delayed response to an earlier petition.
In response, the Minister for Education has established a committee to examine the concerns and submit recommendations to President John Dramani Mahama.
The committee is chaired by Deputy Minister for Education Clement Apaak and includes Professor K.T. Oduro, Technical Advisor to the Ministry, and Professor Mahama Duweijua, Board Chairman of GTEC.
The Ministry stated that the committee will review UTAG’s complaints and related matters and present its findings to guide government decision-making.
It further urged all stakeholders to cooperate fully with the committee, reaffirming its commitment to dialogue and the peaceful resolution of outstanding issues within the tertiary education space.
The statement announcing the committee was signed by Press Secretary Hashmin Mohammed on behalf of the Education Minister.
The move is seen as an effort by government to ease tensions with UTAG, as concerns grow over possible disruptions to academic activities if the dispute is not resolved.
Read the full statement below:
HONOURABLE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION ESTABLISH THREE MEMBER COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS BY THE UNIVERSITY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF GHANA (UTAG)
1.The Ministry of Education has taken note of the concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at their recent press conference.
2.The Honourable Minister for Education has formed a three-member committee to investigate UTAG’s allegations and related matters and make appropriate recommendation for Excellency President John Dramani Mahama.
3.The committee is chaired by the Deputy Minister for Education, Honourable Clement Apaak, and is composed of Professor K.T Oduro, Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Education, and Professor Mahama Duweijua, the Board Chairman of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
- The Ministry wishes to appeal to all parties concerned to extend their full cooperation to the committee as it undertakes this important assignment. We remain committed to constructive dialogue and to resolving all outstanding issues in the best interest of tertiary education in Ghana.
Signed by:
Hashmin Mohammed
Press Secretary to the Hon. Minister for Education
