The National Organiser of the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers, Eugene Zoranu Segbefia, has warned that members will embark on an indefinite protest beginning today, April 15, if government fails to present a clear roadmap for settling their salary arrears.

According to Mr Segbefia, some affected teachers have worked for between seven and 18 months without receiving salaries.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story, he expressed deep frustration over the situation, noting that uncertainty continues to surround government’s commitment to resolving the issue.

“We have teachers who have worked between seven and 18 months without salaries. As we speak, we don’t even know whether the government will fulfil its obligation to us,” he stated.

He revealed that despite several engagements with authorities, including the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education, no definitive timeline for payment has been communicated.

While government has indicated that internal processes are underway between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance, Mr Segbefia said the continued recruitment of new teachers raises concerns about prioritisation.

“We are already in the classrooms working, yet we are not being paid. Why recruit more teachers when you cannot even pay those already in the system?” he questioned.

He further criticised what he described as unequal treatment compared to other public sector workers, citing nurses who have begun receiving their arrears.

“We went through similar processes as the nurses, yet they are being paid. Are we not also providing essential services?” he asked.

The coalition had earlier given government an April 12 deadline to present a payment plan, but says no response has been received.

As a result, the group plans to commence an indefinite demonstration at the Ministry of Finance, with participants expected to travel from across the country, including Kumasi and Tamale.

The protesters are demanding direct engagement with President John Dramani Mahama, the Vice President, or the Chief of Staff before calling off the action.

“We are coming prepared. Some colleagues will sleep at the Ministry of Finance until we get a payment plan. That is the last step we are taking,” Mr Segbefia declared.