The Ministry of Education has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), following mounting tensions between the association and the government over the management of tertiary education.
The decision comes on the back of a 14-day ultimatum issued by UTAG, demanding the removal of the Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), as well as the implementation of urgent regulatory reforms to restore order in the sector.
At a press conference in Accra, the National President of UTAG, Vera Ogeh Fiador, said the association had earlier petitioned the Presidency on February 17, 2026, citing concerns over what it described as persistent regulatory overreach, unilateral directives, and a coercive administrative posture by the current leadership of GTEC.
She noted that nearly two months after submitting the petition, there had been no formal acknowledgement from the Presidency, a development UTAG described as both unfortunate and worrying.
In response to these concerns, the Ministry of Education, in a statement signed by Press Secretary Hashmin Mohammed, announced the formation of a committee to examine the issues raised and recommend appropriate actions to President John Dramani Mahama.
The committee is chaired by Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, and includes Professor K.T. Oduro, Technical Advisor to the Ministry, and Professor Mahama Duweijua, Board Chairman of GTEC.
The Ministry emphasized that the committee’s work forms part of government’s commitment to resolving disputes within the tertiary education sector through dialogue and due process.
It has also appealed to all stakeholders to cooperate fully with the committee to ensure a fair and comprehensive investigation.
“The Ministry remains committed to constructive engagement and to resolving all outstanding issues in the best interest of tertiary education in Ghana,” the statement said.
The committee is expected to present its findings and recommendations in the coming weeks, which will guide further government action on the matter.
Story by: Osman Issah Abadoo
