The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has confirmed it has fully processed and paid 6,079 teacher promotion cases, including all applicable arrears. This announcement comes amid a nationwide strike declared by three major teacher unions over unpaid promotion arrears and stalled negotiations on their conditions of service.
The strike involves the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG). These unions cited unresolved issues related to promotion payments as one of their main grievances.
CAGD explained that the 6,079 paid cases were part of a larger batch of 58,620 promotion cases expected from the Ghana Education Service (GES). As of September 22, 2026, GES had submitted completed input forms and corresponding promotion letters for these cases, allowing CAGD to validate and process the payments.
All 6,079 cases were settled with the September 2026 salaries, including arrears dating back to January 1, 2026. The department stressed that it processed every valid case received from GES. It clarified that any outstanding payments are due to GES not submitting the required documentation for those cases.
CAGD requires a duly completed promotion or change-of-grade input form and a corresponding promotion or upgrading letter from GES before it can process any salary adjustments. This requirement is intended to protect the payroll system from unauthorized promotions or irregular payments.
In a statement, CAGD urged the Ministry of Education, GES, teacher unions, and other stakeholders to work together to resolve outstanding cases. The department assured teachers that any legitimate claims would be processed once the necessary documents are submitted and verified.
The National Association of Graduate Teachers and other unions have not yet responded publicly to CAGD’s statement. The strike, which began immediately after its declaration, continues to disrupt teaching across the country.
The gap between the 6,079 cases paid and the total 58,620 expected from GES remains a significant point of contention. Teachers awaiting promotion payments beyond those processed say they have not received clear timelines for when remaining arrears will be paid.
The dispute highlights ongoing challenges in managing public sector payrolls in Ghana, especially where large numbers of workers depend on timely salary and promotion payments. CAGD’s insistence on documentation reflects concerns about payroll accuracy, but unions argue delays harm teachers’ livelihoods.
As the strike enters its second week, pressure is mounting on both the government and teacher unions to find a resolution. Meanwhile, thousands of Ghanaian students face uncertainty as their teachers remain off the job.
According to Joy Online.
