University And Diploma Graduate Teachers Threaten To Vote Out NPP-Govt Over ‘Neglect In Recruitment’

The Coalition of Unemployed University and Diploma Graduate Teachers (CUUDGRAT ) has bemoaned what it described as neglect by the Ghana Education Service and Ministry of Education in the current teacher recruitment exercise.

The Coalition lamented that the exercise covered only 2022 graduates from public Colleges of Education, excluding university graduates and diploma holders.

In a petition addressed to President Akufo-Addo, the Coalition President, Felix Dagba asserted that the decision was unfair, biased, and discriminatory, adding that “The action is also against the principles of equality and fairness as enshrined in our national constitution”.

“As university graduates and diploma holders who have undergone vigorous academic training and successfully passed our licensure exams, we believe that we are more than qualified to serve as
teachers in our educational system. However, the decision to exclude us from the recruitment process is not only unjust but also a violation of our rights as citizens”, he further indicated.

He expressed dismay at the priority given to teacher trainees at the Colleges of Education, who are fed and given allowances while their counterparts in the universities are left to fend for themselves or rely on government loans which come with high compound interest rates.

“We demand that immediate action must be taken to rectify this injustice done to university students and ensure that the university graduates and diploma holders are given equal opportunities for employment in the public sector”, he said.

The Coalition has also threatened a demonstration against the relevant agencies and as well vote against the governing New Patriotic Party in the upcoming general elections if their demands are not met.

“We also want to remind the government to know that we are in a period where we the citizens are going to decide who should lead us in the upcoming general election which is just around the corner. They [the government] should be reminded and do what is just and right.

“We urge you [government] to take swift and decisive action to address this issue and uphold the principles of equality and fairness that our constitution stands for. The time for action is now, and we will not rest until justice is served”, he concluded.

 

Read the full statement below

 

 

On the other hand, Francis Prah, the P.R.O. of the Coalition of Unemployed University and Diploma Graduate Teachers, said in a different statement that the government had complied with their request by recommending that the authorities follow up on their appeal.

 

UPDATE FOR THE DAY
Fellow members,
I hope this message finds you well. Our President recently appeared on 3 FM, urging them to follow up on the petition we submitted to various stakeholders. We appreciate their support and continue to engage with the media to amplify our voices. While the executive board focuses on traditional media, we need your help to spread the word on social media. Let’s work together to achieve better results.
Next week, we have two important events lined up: a radio engagement on Radio Universe and a follow-up on our petition. We are confident that our leadership will deliver effective results. In the meantime, let’s remain calm and believe in our leadership’s ability to obtain our long-awaited job placements and stable pay.
Your support and donations are crucial in helping us achieve our goals.
Thank you for your unwavering support. Together, we will make a difference.
Best regards,
Francis Prah
P.R.O

 

 

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