{
  "id": 11121050,
  "title": "Government pledges to pay striking teachers as payment dispute is resolved",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/government-pledges-to-pay-striking-teachers-as-payment-dispute-is",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T05:44:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-pledges-to-pay-striking-teachers-as-payment-dispute-is-resolved/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Government has pledged to fulfill its payment obligations to striking teachers as soon as outstanding issues in the payment process are sorted out. Speaking to Joy News' PM Express, Government spokesperson and Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated that President John Mahama has been informed of the strike and has directed that all necessary steps be taken to have teachers back in the classroom. He emphasized that the government appreciates the value of teachers and cannot afford for them to be absent from their duties for an extended period. Ofosu confirmed that negotiations are underway to resolve the dispute and expressed confidence that a resolution will be reached within days. The strike revolves around teachers' promotions not being paid, with teacher unions withdrawing services due to concerns over unpaid dues. The Finance Ministry and Controller and Accountant-General's Department have taken measures, but a discrepancy remains between their actions and the information provided by the Ghana Statistical Service. Ofosu acknowledged this gap needs to be closed for a proper resolution. He reiterated that the government is prepared to pay the affected teachers once the discrepancies are cleared. When asked about the possibility of President Mahama intervening personally, Ofosu stated that the issue falls under the responsibility of the education ministry, finance ministry, and controller, and that the government remains committed to meeting its obligations.",
  "summary": "Government has assured striking teachers that it will meet its payment commitments once outstanding issues in the payment process are resolved.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Government identifies payment discrepancy holding up teachers’ strike resolution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/government-identifies-payment-discrepancy-holding-up-teachers-strike",
        "published": "2026-10-01T06:13:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}