President of the University of Ghana Chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has announced that the association will hold a vote from Friday, October 25, to Monday, October 28, to determine whether to suspend their ongoing strike.
He emphasized that, as per the association’s constitution, the National Executive Council (NEC) can issue directives, but the final decision rests with the members.
In a statement on Thursday, October 24, UTAG indicated that the proposed suspension of the strike would take effect on Tuesday, October 29, following a meeting of the NEC on Wednesday, October 23.
In an interview with Bismark Brown on Happy FM’s Epa Hoa Da Ben, Prof. Gyampo explained that the decision comes in light of the current circumstances in the country, which led the association to doubt the effectiveness of continuing the strike.
He noted that, while the Minister for Education has previously been their primary target during strikes, this time they are addressing broader issues with the government as a whole.
He stated that UTAG is exerting pressure on the government to take appropriate actions, but the situation appears to be unstable for the administration.
Prof. Gyampo pointed out that Parliament, a critical component of the government, is currently facing significant challenges, contributing to the overall frustration within the government.
He stated that some UTAG members believe that pushing the government too hard at this time may not yield positive outcomes, given the current state of confusion.
He stressed that while the strike is not being completely called off, the association is directing a temporary suspension to a later date.
During this interim period, the leadership of UTAG plans to take steps to ensure that their focus on advocating for necessary changes remains intact.
