The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has clarified its earlier advisory to teacher trainees amid the ongoing industrial action by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG), following recent developments aimed at resolving the impasse.
TTAG on January 16, 2026, advised all teacher trainees across the country to remain at home following the continuation of industrial action by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG).
The directive follows a recent notice issued by the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) and comes amid the absence of a resolution to the ongoing strike, which has disrupted teaching and learning in the public colleges of education.
In a statement issued on Sunday, February 8, TTAG explained that its initial directive for teacher trainees to remain at home was made at the height of the unresolved strike, when academic activities across colleges of education had effectively come to a standstill.
“At the height of the unresolved strike, TTAG formally advised all Teacher Trainees to remain at home, as effective teaching and learning could not take place,” the statement read.
The association said the decision was taken in good faith and in the best academic interest of trainees nationwide, as meaningful teaching and learning could not take place under the prevailing conditions.
“This advice was issued in good faith and in the best academic interest of Teacher Trainees nationwide.”
However, TTAG noted that recent engagements and positive indications towards addressing CETAG’s concerns have altered the situation.
As a result, the association is now strongly advising all teacher trainees to return to their respective colleges and resume academic activities in line with instructions from college authorities.
According to the statement, trainees are expected to report back to campus on Monday, February 9, 2026, and fully cooperate with management to ensure the smooth continuation of teaching and learning.
TTAG also moved to correct what it described as misrepresentations in sections of the media regarding its position on the academic calendar.
The Association stressed that it did not call for a complete restart of the academic calendar, as had been reported in some quarters.
Instead, TTAG clarified that its recommendation was focused on the recovery of three weeks of instructional time lost as a result of the CETAG strike, in order to safeguard academic standards without unduly prolonging the academic year.
“TTAG clarifies that, contrary to media reports, the Association did not call for a restart of the academic calendar but rather the recovery of the three (3) weeks of instructional time lost due to the strike.”
Reaffirming its core mandate, TTAG emphasised its commitment to accurate and responsible communication, academic fairness, and the overall welfare of teacher trainees across the country.
The association assured trainees and stakeholders that it would continue to engage relevant authorities to protect students’ interests while supporting efforts to restore stability within the colleges of education.
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