“They Said They Will Give Us GHC 7 For The Next Three Years” – General Secretary Of GNAT

According to a report by TV3 Ghana on September 28, 2026, Thomas Tanko Musah, the General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), has disclosed that the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission offered teachers GHC 7 for the next three years during negotiations over their demands.

Mr. Musah said the amount was the only proposal communicated to the teacher representatives by the Commission during their engagement. He expressed dissatisfaction with the offer, saying it demonstrated a lack of seriousness in addressing the concerns raised by teachers.

“The only thing Fair Wages told us was that they can only give us GHC 7 for the next 3 years. There’s no seriousness,” he stated.

His comments come as pre-tertiary teachers continue their nationwide strike over unresolved concerns relating to their conditions of service and other employment matters. The disclosure has added to the tensions surrounding the negotiations between the teacher unions and government representatives.

The reported offer has also raised concerns about the possibility of the industrial action continuing. Teachers have maintained that their demands require a meaningful response, and the absence of an acceptable revised proposal could make it difficult for an agreement to be reached.

The ongoing strike is already affecting teaching and learning in public schools. If the industrial action persists, students could lose additional instructional time, potentially putting pressure on schools to complete their academic programmes and cover the required syllabus within the available period.

Parents and guardians are also facing uncertainty as they wait for a resolution. The situation could be particularly challenging for families who do not have the financial means to consider alternative educational arrangements for their children.

The disagreement further highlights the difficulties surrounding negotiations between teacher unions and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission. The unions are seeking improved conditions for educators, while the Commission is responsible for negotiating and coordinating public-sector compensation matters.

A resolution will require both sides to return to negotiations with clear proposals and supporting figures. The Commission may need to provide further clarification on the reported GHC 7 offer and explain how it was determined, while the unions can present their expectations and supporting arguments.

The government also has a role in facilitating discussions and helping the parties reach an agreement. With schools affected by the strike, resolving the dispute remains important for teachers, students, parents and the wider education sector.

Until the outstanding issues are resolved and an agreement is reached, the industrial action will continue to disrupt normal academic activities in affected schools.

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