Government spotting cash mismatch slowing teachers' strike pay

A cash mismatch identified between the Finance Ministry and the Ghana Statistical Service is now seen as the chief obstacle stopping an end to the teachers’ industrial action. Government spokesman Felix Kwakye Ofosu told Joy News’ PM Express that the discrepancy lies between the Accountant‑General’s office, the ministry and the Service itself and must be cleared up before back‑pay can be processed. His remarks come after pre‑tertiary teachers nationwide have withdrawn their services, shutting classrooms across the country.

The statement was made as President John Mahama was briefed on the impasse and ordered every possible step to be taken so teachers can return to their desks. Officials have affirmed that the administration recognises the vital role educators play and cannot permit an indefinite walk‑out, stressing that back‑payment will follow once the financial gaps are ironed out. Both the Finance Ministry and the Accountant‑General have publicly said they have completed their required actions, though a clear reconciliation of figures is still pending.

The impasse has heightened tension in education circles, with teachers’ unions pressing for swift settlement while government teams work behind the scenes on bookkeeping alignment. Stakeholders are watching closely as the next round of administrative meetings could finally bridge the remaining division and lift the suspension on classroom instruction.