Unemployed Teacher Graduates Demand Fair Recruitment After Minister’s Announcement
The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers (CUTT) has released a strong statement in response to the Minister of Education’s recent announcement on the recruitment of 6,100 teachers. According to CUTT, this announcement has brought more confusion and disappointment instead of providing hope for the thousands of trained teachers who completed their studies in 2023 but remain unemployed.
Growing Frustration Among Teacher Graduates
CUTT explains that over 17,000 trained teachers from the Colleges of Education completed their studies in 2023. Many of them are still at home waiting for recruitment. The Coalition says the Minister’s announcement fails to address the real concerns of these graduates.
On November 19, 2025, the unemployed teachers staged a peaceful demonstration. Their main demand was clear: the government should recruit all deserving 2023 teacher graduates, not just a small number. CUTT believes every trained teacher deserves the opportunity to serve in the education sector.
Concerns About Lack of Clarity
CUTT noted that the Minister’s announcement has caused more uncertainty. They want Hon. Haruna Iddrisu to clearly explain the criteria for selecting the 6,100 teachers. According to them, the government must state openly whether recruitment will follow a transparent protocol or whether some deserving graduates will be left out through unfair processes.
Unprecedented Situation in Teacher Recruitment
The Coalition described the current situation as the worst in the history of teacher recruitment in Ghana. They say it is shocking to see so many trained and qualified teachers left unemployed for so long. They insist that every graduate deserves a fair chance to serve, and the Minister must make their employment a top priority.
Clarifying “Striking Teachers” Comment
CUTT also responded to a statement made by the Minister, where he reportedly referred to the graduates as “striking teachers.” The Coalition denies this, explaining clearly that they are not striking. Instead, they are unemployed trained teachers who are demanding rightful employment. CUTT urged the Minister to understand their situation and respond to their concerns seriously.
Call for Fairness and Transparency
CUTT is appealing to the Minister to revise the recruitment approach and ensure that all qualified 2023 graduates are recruited. They stressed that transparency and fairness must guide the process so that no deserving graduate is left behind.
Deadline Given to Government
The group has given the Minister two weeks to provide a clear roadmap for their employment. They warn that if nothing is done, they will return to the streets. Their expectation is that posting should start by January, at the beginning of the second term. They believe the situation requires urgent attention.
Final Appeal
CUTT hopes that the Minister will take their concerns seriously and act quickly to address the issue. They are calling for honesty, fairness, and immediate action to bring relief to unemployed teacher graduates across the country.
