By Benjamin A. Commey
Accra, Feb. 12, GNA – Four labour unions at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) have called for the immediate reconstitution of the University’s Governing Council.
The unions also demanded the nullification of what they described as a unilateral decision by the Council Chairman to terminate the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.
The unions, namely the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-GCTU), Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA-GCTU), Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG-GCTU), and Teachers and Educational Workers Union, Ghana (TEWU-GH-GCTU), made the demand in a joint statement issued after emergency meetings held on February 10, 2026.
The statement, signed jointly by Dr Patrick Acheampong, President of UTAG-GCTU; Dr Kwame Owusu Afram, President of GAUA-GCTU; Mr Eric Koomson, Chairman of SSA-UoG-GCTU; and Mr Eric Adu-Gyamfi, Chairman of TEWU-GH-GCTU, called for urgent intervention to address what they termed “serious governance concerns” at the University.
The action followed a letter dated February 3, 2026, allegedly issued by the Council Chairman to the Vice-Chancellor, purporting to terminate his appointment effective February 28, 2026.
The unions contended that the letter was issued “without the approval, deliberation, or resolution of a duly convened meeting of the University Council.”
“We respectfully submit that this action does not constitute a decision of the University Council but rather represents a unilateral act of the Council Chairman, undertaken in clear contravention of the Ghana Communication Technology University Act, 2020 (Act 1022), and the University Statutes,” the statement said.
They alleged that the February 3 letter formed part of a pattern of conduct since the current Council was appointed in June 2025, including intimidation of Council members and union leaders, and interference in administrative functions.
“This pattern of unilateral conduct has created serious concerns among staff regarding governance, collegiality, and respect for institutional processes,” the statement noted.
The unions said staff confidence in the Governing Council had been eroded, warning that the situation had negatively affected the credibility and public image of the University.
They expressed concern about the timing of the development, pointing to ongoing admissions and the commencement of academic activities for new students.
“The resulting atmosphere of uncertainty and instability is inimical to effective teaching, research, administration, and student welfare,” the unions stated.
The statement called on the Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, and other authorities to declare the February 3 letter “null, void, and of no legal effect,” and to reconstitute the Governing Council in accordance with Act 1022.
The unions warned that if their concerns were not addressed within seven working days of receipt of the petition, they would “with great reluctance” consider embarking on lawful industrial action.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey