The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) recently made headlines with a controversial letter demanding that members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) return to the classroom. This move has exposed a glaring hypocrisy within TTAG, as they have repeatedly failed to address the very issues that plague their own members.
For far too long, TTAG has remained silent on critical matters that directly impact teacher trainees. Delayed allowances and poor training conditions are just a few of the pressing issues that TTAG has neglected to address. Instead of holding the government accountable for these shortcomings, TTAG has chosen to wrongly target CETAG, an organization fighting for better working conditions, fair compensation, and a conducive learning environment.
It is ironic and disheartening to see TTAG attempting to interfere in CETAG's legitimate struggle while ignoring their own struggles. TTAG has no moral right to dictate terms to CETAG, especially when they have failed to take a stand on the issues that affect teacher trainees daily.
The recent actions by TTAG highlight a significant misalignment of priorities. Rather than meddling in CETAG's affairs, TTAG should focus on their mandate and advocate for the welfare of their members. It is essential for TTAG to respect CETAG's autonomy and solidarity in their fight for justice.
In light of these developments, we urge TTAG to take the following steps:
1. Withdraw their letter: TTAG should immediately retract their misguided letter to CETAG, acknowledging their error in judgment.
2. Apologize for their interference: TTAG owes CETAG a public apology for their unwarranted interference in matters that do not concern them.
3. Focus on their own issues: TTAG must redirect their efforts toward addressing the issues affecting teacher trainees. This includes holding the government accountable for delayed allowances and poor training conditions.
It is time for TTAG to realign their focus and prioritize the needs of their members. By doing so, they can ensure that the voices of teacher trainees are heard and that their concerns are addressed. Only then can TTAG regain its credibility and truly advocate for the betterment of teacher trainees in Ghana.