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A coalition of Deputy Director-ranked teachers in Ghana has raised concerns that promotions within the Ghana Education Service (GES) are influenced by political favoritism.
Led by Mr. Newell Anokye Abrefa, the teachers claim that GES leadership has ignored their requests for fair promotion over the past eight years, alleging that only those with political connections advance to higher ranks.
“Imagine becoming a Deputy Director at 40; for the next 20 years, you would remain in that position unless you have a political ‘godfather’ to support your advancement to a district or regional director role,” Mr. Abrefa stated. “Teachers are very bitter about this issue.”
The coalition urged Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who aspires to become president, to address these concerns, warning that teachers’ votes could be influenced by how their grievances are handled.
“We are calling on the Vice President to remember the 2008 elections. If he wants to win power, he must understand how important teachers are,” Mr. Abrefa cautioned.
The group also noted that lack of promotion affects teachers’ salaries, allowances, and retirement benefits, making them financially vulnerable in later years.
These statements were made during a press conference in Kumasi, where the affected teachers expressed their frustrations.