The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has raised concerns over the recruitment of 7,000 trained teachers, describing the figure as inadequate and warning of potential delays in addressing unemployment among graduates.
In a statement dated Sunday, April 12, 2026, TTAG said that while it acknowledges economic constraints, the proposed recruitment approach does not reflect the scale of outstanding postings affecting multiple cohorts of trained teachers.
The association stated, “TTAG must state unequivocally that this approach raises serious concerns about the pace and scope of teacher recruitment in Ghana.”
It further warned that unresolved recruitment issues from previous years remain a major concern, adding that the current plan could worsen the backlog.
TTAG outlined its position, stating, “Rejection of limited recruitment: TTAG condemns any approach that seeks to recruit Trained Teachers in a manner that leaves the majority unemployed while only a fraction is absorbed.”
The group also cautioned against what it believes may be an unannounced policy shift, saying, “Concern over the implied policy shift: The current development points to an unannounced shift away from automatic posting.”
It stressed the need for clarity and structure in recruitment processes, stating, “Rejection of uncertain, non-structured recruitment: TTAG repudiates any attempt to move away from a clear, predictable, and yearly recruitment structure.”
TTAG is calling for a national roadmap to address outstanding postings and future recruitment while urging government to intervene.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
