The Ministry of Education has denounced a misleading publication on the Opera News platform that incorrectly attributed statements to the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, suggesting he supported a 13th-month salary for teachers to improve their welfare and motivation.
In a statement released on Wednesday, December 17, the Ministry clarified that the Minister did not express such views at any public forum, policy engagement, or official meeting.
The report, which purportedly cited comments made at a policy forum in Accra, is a deliberate fabrication intended to mislead the public.
The Ministry emphasized that while the government is dedicated to enhancing the welfare and working conditions of teachers and other education sector employees through structured dialogue and sustainable policy initiatives, no proposal for a 13th-month salary has been proposed or endorsed by the Minister.
The Ministry has urged Opera News to promptly retract the false publication and issue a full public apology to Haruna Iddrisu and the Ministry of Education.
The public has also been encouraged to disregard the publication and refrain from sharing unverified information, which could lead to unnecessary confusion.
The Ministry reiterated its commitment to transparent communication and assured that all official information regarding education policies will be disseminated through credible and authorized channels.
