Senior Staff of Universities of Ghana Suspend Nationwide Strike Action

Accra, Ghana – The Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) has suspended its nationwide strike action, restoring operations across public universities that had been significantly disrupted since the industrial action began earlier this month.

In a statement released on Thursday, the association said its decision to call off the strike was informed by progress made in negotiations with the Ministries of Education, Employment, and Finance. The suspension, they noted, is provisional and aimed at creating space for continued dialogue.

“We are suspending our strike action not because all our concerns have been addressed, but to demonstrate good faith and allow room for a final resolution,” said Isaac Donkor, National Chairman of the SSA-UoG.

Background to the Strike

The senior staff embarked on the strike to press home demands including:

• Payment of outstanding Tier-2 pension contributions

• Resolution of salary disparities

• Implementation of agreed conditions of service

• Regularization of the positions of some non-teaching staff

For weeks, university campuses saw disruptions in administrative functions, examination processing, and facility maintenance, sparking concerns about the academic calendar.

Government’s Commitments

According to the association, government representatives have agreed to:

• Fast-track the release of audited pension data

• Initiate internal payroll alignment to address disparities

• Schedule a technical working session to finalize implementation timelines for outstanding benefits

The SSA-UoG leadership has warned that should government renege on these commitments, the association would have no choice but to resume the strike without notice.

Stakeholder Reactions

University administrations across the country have welcomed the news. The Vice-Chancellor of a major public university in Kumasi stated that the decision is “a relief for academic and administrative continuity.”

Student groups also expressed cautious optimism, urging both parties to prioritize long-term solutions to avoid future disruptions.

“This back-and-forth is frustrating. We just want to complete our programs without uncertainty,” said a final-year student at the University of Ghana.