Thousands of frustrated teacher trainees and graduates will march across the country today to demand jobs.
The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) called for the nationwide protest after the government failed to hire thousands of qualified teachers from the 2022–2024 batches.
While many schools need staff, these trained professionals remain unemployed and stuck in a growing recruitment backlog.
Students from all 49 Colleges of Education plan to protest on their respective campuses on Friday, April 24, 2026, while a large group will gather in Accra for a national rally.
The Association argues that the current number of job openings is simply too small to fix the crisis. This lack of opportunity has left many young educators feeling abandoned and desperate for a stable future.
In a heartfelt statement, the National Secretariat explained that they chose to act after many failed discussions with officials.
They believe a public protest is the only way to make the government listen to their plea for fairness.
“This action follows extensive engagement and careful consideration of the concerns of our members, as well as the urgent need for a more responsive and inclusive approach to teacher recruitment. In this regard: Tomorrow, Friday, 24th April, 2026, has been designated for a nationwide demonstration to be held across Colleges of Education, with a national convergence in Accra,” the statement declared.
TTAG leaders have already met with the police to plan the march routes. They want to ensure the event remains peaceful and safe for everyone involved.
The Association is calling on every member to show up and stand together to protect their teaching careers.
The statement further urged: “All necessary security arrangements have been duly coordinated with the appropriate authorities to ensure a safe and orderly exercise across all Colleges. Accordingly, all forty-nine (49) Colleges of Education are expected to proceed with this demonstration with a sense of urgency, discipline, and unity, as previously outlined”.
