Ghanaians Blast Keminni Amanor For Saying That GES Teachers Are Being Unreasonable

According to a report by The BBC Ghana today being Wednesday, September 30, 2026, TV3 journalist Keminni Amanor has challenged the decision by pre-tertiary teacher unions to maintain their ongoing strike, describing the industrial action as “unreasonable” during a tense interview with Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) General Secretary Thomas Musah.

The discussion, which aired on TV3’s News In Brief, became heated as Amanor questioned Musah over the reasons teachers were still refusing to return to the classroom amid efforts to address their concerns.

Amanor sought to establish whether continuing the strike was the appropriate course of action, particularly given the effect the industrial action could have on students, parents and the broader education system.

In response, Musah defended the teachers’ position, explaining that the unions had legitimate concerns that needed to be resolved. He maintained that teachers were seeking action on outstanding issues rather than simply abandoning their responsibilities.

Among the concerns associated with the strike are outstanding payments linked to teacher promotions and unresolved matters relating to conditions of service. The unions have maintained pressure on the government to address the issues they have raised.

The industrial action has generated mixed reactions from the public. While some people have expressed concerns about the disruption to teaching and learning, others have argued that teachers have the right to demand the implementation of agreements and the payment of legitimate entitlements.

The disagreement between Amanor and Musah during the interview reflected the wider debate surrounding the strike, with questions being raised about how the concerns of teachers can be addressed without causing prolonged disruption to the academic calendar.

As discussions continue between the government and the affected teacher unions, attention remains focused on finding a resolution that will address the outstanding demands and pave the way for teachers to return to the classroom.

See some of the reactions from Ghanaians below.

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