The National President of the Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana, Nanija Divine, has criticised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) for failing to honour its pledge to guarantee automatic postings for trained teachers.
Speaking at a press briefing on April 22, 2026, he said many trained teachers nationwide feel let down and misled by the government’s current recruitment process into the Ghana Education Service.
He explained that within Ghana’s teacher education system, there has long been an expectation that trainees who complete their studies, undertake national service, and pass the licensure exams are automatically posted to begin teaching.
According to him, this understanding has served as a strong incentive for many young people to pursue teaching careers.
“That assurance is now in doubt,” he stated, pointing to what he described as a lack of clarity around the automatic posting policy and the limited recruitment figures announced so far.
Mr. Divine also criticised the government’s decision to approve financial clearance for the recruitment of only 7,000 teachers, despite a growing backlog of qualified graduates.
He noted that this backlog covering the 2022, 2023, and 2024 cohorts exceeds 30,000 trained teachers.
He argued that many of these graduates completed their national service under the current administration and therefore cannot be dismissed as an inherited issue.
“When you compare over 30,000 trained teachers to a recruitment figure of just 7,000, the obvious question is: what happens to the rest?” he asked.
TTAG is urging both the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education to increase the recruitment quota and provide additional financial clearance.
The association is also demanding a clear and consistent national policy on teacher postings.
According to the group, if the automatic posting system is to be discontinued, authorities must introduce a transparent and predictable alternative.
Mr. Divine further called on the President to step in and ensure that trained teachers are absorbed into the education system.
He emphasised that colleges of education are designed specifically to produce classroom-ready teachers, and graduates should not be left unemployed after completing their training.
He warned that TTAG could resort to lawful protests if their concerns are not addressed promptly. The association is reportedly considering nationwide demonstrations involving teacher trainees to press home their demands.
“We are not looking for confrontation,” he said. “We want fairness, commitment, and decisive leadership.”
He added that their advocacy is not only about current graduates but also about safeguarding the future of prospective teacher trainees.
Mr. Divine concluded by urging the government to prioritise teacher recruitment, stressing that teachers remain a critical pillar in maintaining the quality and sustainability of Ghana’s education system