The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Upper East Region is questioning why teachers who passed the 2025 Ghana Education Service promotion examination would have their promotions financially take effect from July 2026 instead of April, when the examination results were released.
The party argues that using July as the effective date could deny affected teachers about three months of promotion-related financial benefits.
In a statement issued on Aug. 30, 2026, and signed by the Upper East Regional Communications Director, Dr. Samuel Akonga, the NPP called on the government and the Ghana Education Service to review the effective date and pay affected teachers what the party says are their outstanding arrears.
According to the NPP, teachers sat for the promotion examination on Dec. 31, 2025, and received their results in April 2026 but have since been waiting for their promotions to be fully implemented.
The party said it was therefore concerned about reports that July 2026 had been used as the effective date for the financial benefits associated with the promotions.
It questioned why teachers whose examination results were released in April would have their financial entitlements calculated from July.
“Teachers are not asking the government for a favour. They are asking to be treated fairly and to receive what they have legitimately earned,” the statement said.
The NPP also raised concerns about alleged inaccuracies in some promotion letters issued to teachers.
According to the party, it has received reports of some teachers being assigned to schools in districts where they do not work, while others allegedly have incorrect personal or employment information captured in their letters.
The party called on the GES to review affected promotion letters and issue corrected versions reflecting the teachers’ accurate identities, ranks, schools and other employment details.
The NPP said raising the concerns was not intended to undermine the GES but to demand accountability and fair treatment for teachers.
It argued that teachers play a critical role in Ghana’s human capital development and should be treated fairly in matters relating to their professional progression and remuneration.
The party expressed solidarity with affected teachers and called on the government and GES to address the concerns to prevent further frustration among teachers.
It also pledged to prioritise teachers’ welfare, career progression, professional dignity and working conditions if it returns to government.
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