GTEC suspends TEWU representation on governing councils of public universities

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a directive.

All Vice Chancellors of public universities must suspend nominations for TEWU representatives.

This suspension is effective until further notice.

The decision comes amid a leadership dispute within the Tertiary Education Workers’ Union.

Two factions are involved: TEWU-GH and TEWU-TUC under the Trades Union Congress.

Jerry Sarto, GTEC's Director of Corporate Affairs, signed the statement.

He noted that GTEC is engaging both parties to resolve the issue.

As a result, all TEWU members already on governing councils are suspended.

This includes representatives from several universities, such as UCC and KNUST.

GTEC has scheduled a meeting for May 16, 2025.

TEWU-GH, TEWU-TUC, and Vice Chancellors-Ghana will attend this meeting.

They will discuss the situation and decide on next steps.

GTEC hopes for a resolution soon and asks for cooperation from all stakeholders.