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The group\u2019s spokesperson, Prof. Boadi, hinted that they would \u201cadvise themselves\u201d if their demands are not met, potentially leading to a breakaway faction or further industrial action.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) is facing an internal rift as some members, operating under the \u201cSilent Majority of UTAG\u201d umbrella, demand an end to the ongoing indefinite strike. 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