The Ministry of Education has formed a three-member committee to examine the allegations put forth by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), in light of the concerns the association raised during a recent press conference.
This decision follows UTAG’s issuance of a 14-day ultimatum to the government on April 13, 2026, demanding the dismissal of the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, along with his deputy, Prof. Augustine Ocloo.
In a petition directed to President John Dramani Mahama, the association accused the leadership of GTEC of overstepping regulatory boundaries, making unilateral decisions, and employing what it termed a coercive administrative strategy.
According to a statement from the Ministry, the committee will be chaired by Deputy Minister for Education Clement Apaak. The other members include Professor K.T. Oduro, who serves as Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Education, and Professor Mahama Duweijua, the Board Chairman of GTEC.
The Ministry has assigned the committee the responsibility of investigating the allegations and providing recommendations to address the concerns raised by UTAG.
Additionally, it has called for the cooperation of all stakeholders as the committee commences its work, emphasizing the significance of dialogue in resolving ongoing issues within the tertiary education sector.
“The Ministry wishes to appeal to all parties involved to offer their full cooperation to the committee as it embarks on this crucial task,” the statement indicated.
It further noted that the government is dedicated to engaging constructively with stakeholders to ensure stability and ongoing advancement within Ghana’s tertiary education system.
