Ghana's Education Ministry Sets Up Committee to Probe UTAG Allegations
Last update: April 14, 2026
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A three-member panel chaired by Deputy Education Minister Clement Apaak will investigate claims raised by UTAG against the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s leadership.
The Ministry of Education has constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) concerning the leadership of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
The move follows a recent press conference in which UTAG issued a 14-day ultimatum to government, demanding the removal of GTEC Director-General Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai and his deputy, Prof. Augustine Ocloo.
In a petition to President John Dramani Mahama, the association accused the commission’s leadership of regulatory overreach, unilateral decision-making, and what it described as a coercive administrative style.
In response, the Ministry said the committee will be chaired by Deputy Education Minister Clement Apaak. Other members include Professor K.T. Oduro, Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Education, and Professor Mahama Duweijua, who serves as Board Chairman of GTEC.
The committee has been tasked with examining the allegations and presenting recommendations to help resolve the dispute and address concerns raised by UTAG.
CBI News reports that the Ministry appealed for cooperation from all stakeholders, stressing the importance of dialogue in managing tensions within the tertiary education sector.
It added that government remains committed to constructive engagement with academic stakeholders to ensure stability and continued progress in higher education governance.
