Lecturer and economist Dr Raymond Kworjori Ayilu has called on teachers affected by delayed salaries to consider taking legal action against the state, describing the recurring issue as unacceptable and a failure of government responsibility.
Speaking on Joy Prime on Monday, January 6, 2026, Dr. Ayilu emphasised that the matter should not be framed as a political attack on any party but as a call for all stakeholders—including the government, public officials, and citizens—to fulfil their constitutional and moral obligations.
“There are recurring news waves about plans to pay teachers, but these delays should never be normalised,” he said. “When public officials fail to do their work, they must take responsibility.”
Dr. Ayilu noted that the persistent salary delays are particularly damaging for the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, given President John Dramani Mahama’s 2024 election campaign promises on teacher recruitment and welfare. He stressed that failing to honour these commitments erodes public trust and exposes the government to justified criticism.
He further argued that government must not only settle outstanding salaries but also compensate teachers with interest to hold officials accountable and deter future lapses. “Teachers are not just another group of workers. They have families to feed and depend on their salaries for basic survival. Withholding their pay directly affects livelihoods and household stability,” he added.
Dr. Ayilu also described the issue as a national concern that transcends partisan politics, questioning why teacher salary challenges continue to resurface year after year. He urged immediate, lasting solutions to protect the working class from recurring hardship.
“When are we going to take responsibility and properly address the concerns of workers who are constantly in the news for the wrong reasons?” he asked.
He concluded by encouraging teachers to pursue legal redress and demand compensation, saying the time has come for Ghana to demonstrate genuine respect for educators and recognise their indispensable contribution to society.
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