Accra: Four labour unions at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) have called for the immediate reconstitution of the University’s Governing Council. The unions also demanded the nullification of what they described as a unilateral decision by the Council Chairman to terminate the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.
According to Ghana News Agency, the unions, namely the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-GCTU), Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA-GCTU), Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG-GCTU), and Teachers and Educational Workers Union, Ghana (TEWU-GH-GCTU), made the demand in a joint statement issued after emergency meetings held on February 10, 2026. The statement, signed by leaders of the unions, called for urgent intervention to address what they termed ‘serious governance concerns’ at the University.
The action followed a letter dated February 3, 2026, allegedly issued by the Council Chairman to the Vice-Chancellor, purporting to terminate his appointment effective February 28, 2026. The unions contended that the letter was issued ‘without the approval, deliberation, or resolution of a duly convened meeting of the University Council.’
The unions stated that the action does not represent a decision of the University Council but is a unilateral act of the Council Chairman, which they claim contravenes the Ghana Communication Technology University Act, 2020 (Act 1022), and the University Statutes. They alleged that the February 3 letter was part of a pattern of conduct since the current Council was appointed in June 2025, including intimidation of Council members and union leaders, and interference in administrative functions.
The pattern of unilateral conduct has led to serious concerns among staff about governance and respect for institutional processes. The unions said staff confidence in the Governing Council had been eroded, which has affected the credibility and public image of the University. They expressed concern about the timing of the development, as it coincides with ongoing admissions and the commencement of academic activities for new students.
The unions called on the Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, and other authorities to declare the February 3 letter ‘null, void, and of no legal effect,’ and to reconstitute the Governing Council in accordance with Act 1022. They warned that if their concerns were not addressed within seven working days of receipt of the petition, they would consider embarking on lawful industrial action.