The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has given the government one week to release the outstanding 2026 Book and Research Allowance, warning that failure to do so could result in renewed industrial action.
The Association says the allowance, which supports the academic, teaching and research activities of university lecturers, remains unpaid despite being due.
UTAG is also concerned about what it describes as the absence of a clear timeline from the government for the payment of the outstanding allowance.
The latest warning follows UTAG’s decision to suspend a planned strike in June after receiving assurances from the Ministries of Education and Finance that its concerns would be addressed.
President of the University of Ghana Chapter of UTAG, Dr Jerry Joe Harrison, said the Association suspended its earlier industrial action in good faith but believes the government has failed to reciprocate.
“Of course, in good faith, we suspended our strike. But unfortunately, that good faith has not been reciprocated by government,” he said.
Dr Harrison said the latest ultimatum was intended to give the government another opportunity to resolve the outstanding issues before the Association considers further action.
He explained that if the government fails to respond positively within the period, UTAG’s National Executive Council (NEC) would meet to determine the Association’s next course of action.
“This morning, another statement has come out where we are categorically saying that if these issues persist in a matter of weeks, we are going to lay down our tools because we think that government has not been fair to us,” he stated.
The development raises the possibility of renewed industrial action by university lecturers if the government fails to address UTAG’s concerns within the ultimatum period.
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