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 and operations of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
This follows a recent press conference by UTAG, where the association demanded the immediate removal of GTEC Director-General Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai and his deputy, Prof. Augustine Ocloo.
UTAG accused the GTEC leadership of regulatory overreach, issuing unilateral and coercive directives, undermining the autonomy of public universities, and weakening academic freedom.
The association had earlier petitioned the presidency on February 17, 2026, and issued a 14-day ultimatum to President John Dramani Mahama, warning of possible industrial action if their concerns were not addressed.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, April 13, 2026, and signed by Press Secretary Hashmin Mohammed, the Ministry said it had taken note of the concerns raised by UTAG at their recent press conference.
“To ensure informed decision on UTAG’s concerns, the Honourable Minister for Education has constituted a three-member committee to investigate UTAG’s allegations and related matters and make appropriate recommendation for the consideration of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama,” the statement read.
The committee is chaired by the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak. Its members are Professor George K.T Oduro, Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Education, and the Board Chairman of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Professor Mahama Duweijua.
The Ministry appealed to all parties concerned to extend their full cooperation to the committee as it undertakes the assignment.
“We remain committed to constructive dialogue and to resolving all outstanding issues in the best interest of tertiary education in Ghana,” the statement added.
The development comes amid ongoing tensions between UTAG and GTEC over what the teachers’ association describes as governance and regulatory failures by the Commission’s current leadership.
The committee is expected to submit its findings and recommendations to the minister and to be forwarded to the president for further action.
