Members of the Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) have gathered at Independence Square to protest the continued unemployment of teachers from the 2022 cohort.
The demonstration is set to move from Independence Square to Jubilee House and conclude at the Ministry of Finance, as part of renewed calls for the reinstatement of the automatic posting system.
TTAG has criticized the government’s recent recruitment of 7,000 teachers, arguing that it falls far short of addressing the growing number of trained graduates who remain without jobs. The association maintains that the exercise does not reflect the magnitude of the unemployment situation among qualified teachers.
Addressing the media on Friday, April 24, TTAG Secretary Jonathan Kwadzo Agorkpo expressed disappointment over what he described as slow progress and unfulfilled promises by the government.
He questioned claims that the current system is effective, insisting that trainees are yet to see tangible results. He urged authorities to honor their commitments and resolve the issue promptly.
TTAG leaders have previously indicated that more than 45,000 trained teachers are still awaiting placement, while over 65,000 students are currently enrolled in Colleges of Education. They argue that if the government cannot absorb the backlog, it should reassess the viability of maintaining the Colleges of Education system.
Source: citinews
