Three major teacher unions—the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Ter
Three major teacher unions—the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Education Teachers Union of Ghana (PRETAG)—have criticized the government after the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) announced its inability to pay two key allowances due in November 2025.
The affected allowances—the Continuous Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) and the Continuous Development Incentive Support Allowance (CDISA)—were contractually guaranteed under the 2024 Collective Agreement and scheduled for payment this month. The unions say the CAGD’s notice directly contradicts the binding terms negotiated between teachers and the government.
In a joint statement released on Wednesday, November 26, the unions expressed their “strongest displeasure” with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance, Ghana Education Service, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and the CAGD.
“We hereby register our strongest displeasure with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, the Ghana Education Service, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and the Controller and Accountant General’s Department,” the statement read
The unions accused these institutions of reneging on commitments freely entered into, warning that such actions undermine trust and morale within the education sector. They called on the Minister for Education to intervene immediately and ensure that the two allowances are paid as stipulated in the collective agreement.
The teacher bodies emphasized that the agreement is legally binding and that any attempt to alter its terms without consultation is unacceptable. They also expressed hope that the matter would be resolved promptly to prevent disruptions in the education sector, hinting at possible industrial action if government agencies fail to act.