- Simon Kofi Nartey lamented unpaid salaries, stressing that new teachers endured extreme hardship and debts for over a year
- Newly posted teachers explained they lacked basic necessities, resorting to purchasing essentials on credit amid hardship
- The group announced plans for a September 23 protest, demanding immediate government intervention as soon as possible
Simon Kofi Nartey, a representative of the Concerned Newly Posted Staff of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has lamented the non-payment of salaries to new teachers.
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In a video spotted on TikTok, Simon Nartey made a passionate and desperate plea to the government, while highlighting the level of hardship new teachers are facing.
Nartey, along with some new teachers, gathered together in a press conference, stating that they have had enough and the debt they have accumulated due to the lack of salary payment for over a year is accumulating to a huge amount.
New teachers frustrated over unpaid salaries
The group’s Lead Convener also raised a book, highlighting the likely debts each teacher is in individually. While doing so, he explained the severe hardship they face as they are now deep in debt with creditors allegedly pursuing them.
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He disclosed that they lack basic necessities, even a place to sleep, and have had to purchase items like mattresses on credit. Nartey questioned how they are expected to return to the classroom and teach effectively while living under such dire circumstances, unable to support their families.
The group, however, said they remain hopeful for government intervention but insisted their planned protest on September 23, 2025, will go ahead if immediate steps are not taken to address their plight.
Watch the video of the press conference below:
Reactions to new teachers’ salary payment outcry
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who shared their opinions on the new teachers’ frustration. Some of the comments are below.
Owusu Isaac said:
“So now you know Education is never the key to success…. It’s about time most of you teachers think about a side job.”
Rezybit wrote:
“You people never see anything yet? enjoy abanpapa baa.”
Gertrude Addico commented:
“Please, apart from your salary, you want the government to rent a house for you? just wanted to know, sir, because I’m a teacher as well, but I paid everything myself.”
User26879712467542 said:
“The consequences of elections. Next time, elections should not be as usual; thorough reasoning should go into your casting of your vote. Remember, your vote is your power.”
Johnoseikissi commented:
“Failed state. NPP/ NDC ruined the country, and we, the citizens, follow. Soon, we shall see the same in political party shirts, shouting. 😳”
Proud mother throws party for son’s teachers
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a Ghanaian mother celebrated her son’s election as the school prefect by organising a surprise treat for the school’s teachers to mark the milestone.
The mother cooked a variety of meals and purchased drinks, which were delivered to the teachers by the newly elected prefect and his fellow students.
The teachers, who were not expecting such a thoughtful surprise, expressed their joy and appreciation.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
