“Strike Could End This Month!” — GAUA Sends Strong Signal to Government Over Campus Shutdown

The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has indicated its readiness to call off its nationwide industrial action before the end of the month, provided the government delivers concrete solutions to its long-standing demands.

GAUA General Secretary, Charles Kwadwo Aidoo, confirmed that the association is actively engaging the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and remains open to halting the shutdown if meaningful progress is achieved.

"We are in agreement to call off the strike within this month if the issues are resolved," Mr. Aidoo stated.

Speaking during an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Aidoo explained that the association resumed its industrial action due to the government's persistent failure to settle grievances that have remained outstanding since 2020.

He recalled that GAUA originally declared a strike on August 10, but temporarily suspended the action after Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu intervened and promised that their concerns would be addressed.

Following that appeal, the administrators entered formal negotiations with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, but the dialogue eventually broke down.

"GTEC and Fair Wages ignored our concerns after we met Haruna Iddrisu, so we're back on strike," Mr. Aidoo said, adding that members felt compelled to walk off the job once again.

Stressing that the association exercised immense patience before taking action, Mr. Aidoo described the current strike as a measured response to years of unfulfilled promises.

"It is not a new issue. We have been very measured in our strike. This is just a tip of the iceberg," he emphasized.

He highlighted the vital role administrators play across public universities, noting that GAUA represents professionals who manage essential daily operations, making any strike a last-resort measure.

"We don't usually embark on strike. When we do, it is because our concerns have not been resolved despite calls," he added.

The strike action adds to growing industrial unrest across Ghana's higher education sector, where several staff unions continue to demand better conditions of service and long-overdue statutory payments.