A group of newly posted teachers from the 2022 batch of College of Education graduates have made plans to picket at the Ghana Education Service (GES) headquarters on Monday, June 23, over delays in receiving staff IDs and unpaid salaries stretching back ten months.

The 784 affected teachers say they have not been paid since their official appointment on August 1, 2024, despite numerous follow-ups and repeated assurances from GES officials.

Speaking to Citi News, group member Solomon Opoku Gyan described the situation as deeply distressing, citing severe financial hardship and a lack of clear communication from the Service.

“We’ve worked for 10 months now without pay. We don’t even have staff IDs. Every time we visit GES, they offer excuses. It’s too much. We’re suffering,” he said.

Mr. Gyan added that the prolonged delays have had devastating effects on members of the group, with some reportedly losing their lives due to the associated stress and financial pressure.

The group is calling on GES to urgently address the issue by issuing staff IDs, processing salary arrears, and regularising their employment status.