If Chiefs can receive a 150% increase, can teachers also get a significant increase in salaries?

In an Official Facebook Post on 6 October 2026, Frieda Yayra Amable raised a thought‑provoking question about fairness and priorities in Ghana’s public sector compensation. She noted that according to media reports, the monthly allowance for chiefs has been increased from GH¢1,200 to GH¢3,000, representing a 150% increment, with six months reportedly paid in full.  

Amable contrasted this development with the plight of teachers, pointing out that she had witnessed striking teachers in Ho earlier that morning. Her post asked whether teachers, who educate the children that will become future leaders, professionals, and even chiefs, should not also receive a significant increase in their salaries and improved conditions of service.  

She lamented that while traditional leaders are being recognized with substantial increments, teachers continue to struggle for fair compensation. Her words carried a moral appeal: “Our teachers educate the children who will become the future leaders, professionals — and even chiefs — of this country. Can we give them the value and recognition they deserve?”  

Observers note that Amable’s commentary reflects a broader debate about resource allocation and priorities in governance. The decision to increase allowances for chiefs underscores the state’s recognition of their cultural and societal role. However, critics argue that neglecting teachers risks undermining the very foundation of national development, since education is the bedrock of progress.  

The post has sparked reactions online. Supporters of Amable’s view argue that teachers deserve far more than they currently receive, especially given the rising cost of living and the sacrifices they make in shaping future generations. They insist that rewarding chiefs while teachers remain underpaid sends the wrong signal about national priorities. Critics, however, contend that chiefs play a vital role in maintaining social cohesion and cultural heritage, and that their allowances should not be seen as competing with teachers’ salaries but rather as complementary.  

At its core, Amable’s statement was both a critique and a call for equity. By juxtaposing the 150% increase for chiefs with the ongoing strike by teachers, she highlighted the imbalance in how Ghana values different professions. Her words remind readers that while tradition is important, the nation’s future depends on the quality of education and the welfare of those who deliver it.  

Source: Frieda Yayra Amable, Official Facebook Post, 6 October 2026