Accra: A teacher broke down in tears during the unpaid teachers' demonstration at Obra Spot, expressing frustration over months of delayed salaries and worsening living conditions among educators.
According to Ghana Web, the protest took place in Accra on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as part of ongoing agitation by the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers over salary arrears and administrative delays. The visibly emotional teacher shared her plight with journalists, highlighting that she has worked for 14 months since her posting without receiving pay.
She detailed her situation, stating that she has served for a total of one year and six months but has only received one month's salary arrears. 'I am a teacher and have worked for the past 14 months since I was posted, yet I have never been paid. In total, I have served for one year and six months but received only one month's salary arrears. The remaining months have not been paid, and that is why we are here today protesting,' she expressed.
The protestors, including the teacher, chanted 'Haruna, wo de y3 ka' during the demonstration, appealing to the government for urgent intervention. They pointed out that other public sector workers have reportedly benefited from structured payment plans following similar protests. 'We are pleading with the government to come to our aid because we are really struggling. We, the teachers, even started working before them, yet when they demonstrated, you brought out a one-year payment plan,' she added.
The teacher, who is also a mother, recounted the personal sacrifices she has made while working without pay. She managed hospital visits, work duties, and childcare under difficult conditions. 'I am tired, and I am beginning to regret becoming a teacher. I am honestly exhausted. They should just pay us our small salaries. It is not as though we have not worked for the money,' she lamented.
The demonstration is part of growing pressure on authorities to address unpaid salaries affecting teachers across the country.