GTEC’s letter directing public universities to reopen by October 16 is unprofessional – GAUA

The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a directive demanding that public universities reopen by the upcoming Friday and resume academic activities by Monday at the latest. In an interview on Joy FM’s Newsnight, GAUA's President, Reverend Amoah Karikari, labeled the language of the letter as "unprofessional" and urged the commission to adhere to the governance systems of public universities.

He clarified that while GAUA does not object to GTEC instructing universities under its jurisdiction to resume operations, the tone of the directive is not professional. Karikari emphasized that GTEC should not act as if it holds authority over vice chancellors and university councils. He further explained that the association would only consider ending its strike once it receives a letter from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) that addresses its demand for a market premium.

This condition was previously agreed upon during a meeting between the GAUA and the Minister of Education. His remarks come in response to the GTEC's directive mandating public universities to reopen and resume academic operations within a brief timeframe.