The Communications Director of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Buaben Asamoa is pleading with the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to call off their nationwide strike.

UTAG, on Monday, August 2, has withdrawn all their services in compliance with directives from the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Association.

This action, according to the NEC, has become necessary because the government has refused to heed their calls to improve the aggravating conditions of service of the University teaching staff.

Reacting to the situation, Mr Buaben Asamoah begged UTAG to consider going back to class, noting that government values the role of the University teaching staff in enhancing the progress of the education in the country.

Mr Buaben Asamoah who was contributing to a discussion on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo' programme, called on UTAG and the Ministry of Education as well as all relevant authorities to hold negotiations geared towards resolving the teachers' plight in order for them to return to class.

"We admit that their role is unique. If the country will progress, it is hinged on education. We beg you, UTAG. You know you're special and we also know your relevance. The nation knows your relevance; so please reconsider your decision . . . They should sit and negotiate with the Ministry of Employment, Ministry of Education and all relevant agencies," he told host Nana Yaw Kesseh.