Accra: The National leadership of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) branch of the Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU-GH) announced plans to meet with its constituents on Monday, May 5, 2025. The meeting aims to reach a resolution before suspending the indefinite strike initiated due to their exclusion from the university’s governing council.
According to Ghana News Agency, the announcement came after a meeting with the leadership of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) in Accra, led by Mr. Sulemana Abdul Rahman, National Chairman of TEWU-GH. The meeting was convened by Professor Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor, the Director-General of GTEC, who aimed to address the issues that led to the strike.
The conflict arose following the nomination of a representative from TEWU-Trade Union Congress (TUC), a rival faction, to the governing council of KNUST. Mr. Rahman expressed optimism about the discussions, stating, “We had a very fruitful meeting with Prof Jinapor and his t
eam, and we are hoping that the proposals that have been put onto the table will be dealt with amicably.”
He urged union members to remain patient as national leaders work towards resolving the dispute. “We have agreed on the roadmap on how to resolve the issues with Professor Jinapor, and we believe within about two weeks, the issues will be put to rest,” Mr. Rahman added. The GTEC leadership also demonstrated a commitment to settling the differences between the two unions.
Mr. Charles Arthur, KNUST Chairman of TEWU-GH, expressed confidence in suspending the strike after consulting with members and engaging further to address the situation. He highlighted that TEWU-GH holds the majority membership at the university and argued that the inclusion of TEWU-TUC on the council was a breach of democratic union representation principles.
Professor Jinapor assured both parties of his dedication to resolving the dispute, emphasizing the importance of maintaining academic harmony for effective learning outcomes.
