Also known as: NAGRAT
NAGRAT — teacher union representing pre-tertiary educators, suspended nationwide strike in October 2026 and intervened in Obuasi school sexual abuse scandal.
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The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Jacob Anaba, has criticised the decision by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to allow the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, to contest a party constituency chai …
NAGRAT fumes as NDC clears interdicted Obuasi headmaster for election despite sex scandalJoy Online
The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Jacob Anaba, has revealed that 38 teachers at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) were asked to leave the school after speaking against its headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, amid allegations of sexual abus …
Obuasi SHTS sex scandal: 38 teachers told to leave for criticising headmaster — NAGRAT President revealsJoy Online
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has welcomed the suspension of the nationwide teachers’ strike by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG), while urging …
Minority welcomes suspension of teachers’ strike, demands timely payment of promotion arrearsJoy Online
… Teaching and learning resumed on Monday, October 12, after the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers’ Association of Ghana (PRETAG) declared strike over their conditions of service, including promotions and upgrade onto appropriate sala …
Council of State urges sustained dialogue, negotiations as teachers resume workJoy Online
… munity School, while those at the Teshie Laboma Cluster of Schools said they would work to make up for the lost instructional time. The strike was declared on September 25, 2026, by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers …
Greater Accra teachers resume work after strike suspensionJoy Online
… Equally concerning is the situation in pre-tertiary education, where the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) embarked on industrial action over promotion- …
When dialogue fails and strikes speak: Is industrial action the only language government understands?Joy Online
… The unions – Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) – embarked on a strike on September 25 due to failure by the Government to address their conditions of s …
Education Minister commends teacher unions for suspending nationwide strikeJoy Online
… The strike, declared on September 25, 2026, by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, was suspended on Friday following an agreement with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commis …
Public basic schools resume today after strike suspensionJoy Online
… Union Leaders Welcome the Initiative The Brong Ahafo Regional Chairman of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Sulemana Nyisina, described the training as timely and invaluable. …
Only 30% of Ghanaian teachers satisfied with their jobs – CAPCOE data revealsJoy Online
… the communiqué signed on October 9 between the government, represented by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Ghana Education Service (GES), and the teacher unions — the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers …
NC-PTAs welcomes end of teachers’ strike, urges parents to prepare children for MondayAn opinion piece on allegations of sexual abuse involving a headmaster at Obuasi Senior High Technical School questions whether political considerations delayed institutional response to complaints and influenced accountability, citing a JoyNews investigative report by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni.
23 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
An opinion piece on allegations of sexual abuse involving a headmaster at Obuasi Senior High Technical School questions whether political considerations delayed institutional response to complaints and influenced accountability, citing a JoyNews investigative report by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni.
23 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Following the interdiction of an Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster over sexual misconduct allegations, the article argues that Ghana's education system lacks a national register of substantiated misconduct findings that schools can consult before hiring staff, exposing weaknesses in how schools detect abuse and prevent unsuitable persons from moving between positions of trust.
22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
An investigation into sexual abuse allegations against a headmaster at Obuasi Senior High Technical School—involving at least 19 female students over a year—reveals failures by school and education authorities to listen to complaints and take action. The article argues that comprehensive sexuality education in schools could help students recognize and report abuse.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An investigative documentary by JoyNews and journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has brought allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School into national focus, raising questions about institutional responsiveness, child safety, and the relationship between political influence and accountability. The opinion piece argues that delays in responding to complaints and political controversy surrounding the accused headmaster's party aspirations warrant scrutiny of whether institutional and political systems adequately protected students.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education and the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education to step aside with immediate effect for investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School. The GES reaffirmed that the headmaster remained interdicted and dismissed reports that he had been cleared.
21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Following the interdiction of an Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster over sexual misconduct allegations, education policy analysis highlights gaps in how Ghana's schools detect abuse and prevent unsuitable staff from moving between positions; the existing 2023 ministry guideline requires schools to handle complaints locally but establishes no national register of substantiated misconduct findings that prospective employers can consult.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Jacob Anaba, president of the National Association of Graduate Teachers, has accused the ruling NDC of failing to act promptly on alleged abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, saying the party knew about the matter before it became public and should have intervened when the allegations first emerged rather than after widespread attention.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, has resigned as Secretary of the National Democratic Congress in Juaben Constituency and withdrawn from constituency chairmanship elections following allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at the school. Abdulai says he will pursue lawful avenues to clear his name and maintain his innocence.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School has resigned as Juaben Constituency Secretary of the NDC and withdrawn from the constituency chairmanship race following allegations that he sexually abused more than 14 female students at the school. He maintains his innocence and says he will pursue lawful avenues to clear his name.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Association of Graduate Teachers president has demanded the immediate dismissal of the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School and district Ghana Education Service officials following allegations of sexual abuse of female students documented in an investigative report alleging over 14 cases.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NAGRAT's president Jacob Anaba criticised the National Democratic Congress decision to allow the interdicted headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, to contest for a party constituency chairmanship position while investigations into sexual abuse allegations involving female students continue. The NDC deputy general secretary said the party would hear Abdulai's response before deciding its next move.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The President of NAGRAT revealed that 38 teachers at Obuasi Senior High Technical School were asked to leave after speaking against the headmaster amid sexual abuse allegations involving female students. The teachers' removal followed a fact-finding committee's investigation into claims of abuse that allegedly date back to 2025.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minority Caucus has welcomed the suspension of a nationwide teachers' strike by three unions and called on government to honour its commitments, including timely payment of promotion arrears and implementation of agreed conditions of service. The caucus noted that only 6,079 of 58,620 promoted teachers had their documents received by the Controller and Accountant-General's Department as of September 22, despite an August 31 agreement on the placement process.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Teachers returned to classrooms on Monday, October 12, following a nationwide strike by NAGRAT and PRETAG over conditions of service including promotions and salary scales. The Council of State, which held discussions with teacher union leadership on October 9, called for sustained dialogue and implementation of commitments to resolve outstanding issues.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Public pre-tertiary school teachers in the Greater Accra Region have resumed teaching following suspension of a two-week nationwide strike over outstanding allowances and promotion arrears. Schools are organizing additional classes to recover instructional time lost during the strike.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is developing a pattern where workers must threaten industrial action before their grievances receive attention, with negotiated agreements repeatedly going unimplemented. The recurring disputes in the public sector raise concerns about institutional accountability, respect for agreements, and the credibility of government commitments.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's three teacher unions – GNAT, NAGRAT, and PRETAG – have suspended their nationwide strike that began on September 25 over conditions of service, following negotiations with the Government and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission. The Ministry of Education praised the decision and committed to working collaboratively with unions and stakeholders to address outstanding concerns.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Public basic schools across Ghana resumed normal academic activities on Monday, October 12, following the suspension of a nationwide strike by pre-tertiary teacher unions (GNAT, NAGRAT, and Coalition of Concerned Teachers) that began on September 25. The strike was suspended after an agreement with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission on outstanding allowances and arrears.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
CAPCOE data reveals that 70% of teachers in Ghana are dissatisfied with their jobs, with satisfaction concentrated among senior and administrative staff rather than classroom teachers. The organisation linked the low morale to insufficient government investment in public education.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations Ghana has welcomed teacher unions' decision to call off their strike and urged parents to prepare children to return to school on Monday, October 12, 2026. The Council expressed gratitude to President Mahama and both government and union negotiators for reaching an agreement, and called on all parties to honour commitments on promotion arrears, allowances, and the expired collective agreement.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GNAT's General Secretary says negotiations with the government over teachers' outstanding demands will continue despite the suspension of strike action by three teacher unions. The unions suspended their September 25 strike following engagements with the Council of State and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, with commitments to pay promotion arrears by October 16 and digital support allowance in November.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Education has welcomed the decision by three pre-tertiary teacher unions—GNAT, NAGRAT, and PRETAG—to suspend their nationwide strike following negotiations with the government and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission. The Ministry said it remains committed to working with the unions and other stakeholders to address issues affecting teachers' welfare while ensuring education delivery continues.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Council of State described its engagement with pre-tertiary teacher unions as fruitful, following a meeting on Friday to discuss the industrial action keeping teachers and pupils out of classrooms. The unions will next meet the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, with further discussions between the unions and the Council expected thereafter.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A nationwide pre-tertiary education teachers' strike has left classrooms empty at Old Edubiase Methodist Basic School in Adansi North District, with pupils instead engaging in farming, trading, and other activities. The strike has disrupted learning and particularly affected final year students preparing for examinations.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Pupils at Old Edubiase Methodist Basic School in Ashanti Region have abandoned classrooms to work on farms, hawk goods, and play football during a nationwide pre-tertiary teachers' strike that has disrupted schooling. The pupils, some of whom were instructed to stay home until the strike ends, expressed concern that the prolonged absence was negatively affecting their education.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Controller and Accountant-General's Department is verifying the records of 52,000 teachers whose promotions have been delayed, with payments of salary adjustments and arrears targeted for October 15. The verification process is expected to be completed by the following week, with any uncleared records to be handled through supplementary payroll.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Council of State is set to engage teacher unions on October 9 to address an industrial action by pre-tertiary teachers over outstanding employment concerns including delayed promotions and deprived-area allowances. Meanwhile, the Controller and Accountant-General says his department has processed promotion records of 52,000 teachers.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A nationwide teachers' strike that began September 25, 2026, over salary placement and conditions of service has left final-year senior high students with no classroom instruction, raising concerns about lost learning time before WASSCE exams and incomplete syllabus coverage.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's three main pre-tertiary teacher unions began a nationwide strike on September 25, 2026, over promotion arrears and pay demands that government missed after a September 24 deadline. The unions demand automatic placement of promoted teachers, payment of arrears from January 2026, a new collective agreement, and implementation of deprived-area allowance, while the government says promoted teachers' salaries have been upgraded and arrears are expected from October.
8 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission has denied that its Chief Executive, Dr George Smith-Graham, made comments suggesting teachers on strike would face salary deductions. The Commission says the attributed comments do not represent its position and urged the public and media to disregard the reports.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →