Accra, July 16, GNA - The Ghana National Union of Polytechnic Students (GNUPS) on Tuesday appealed to the striking lecturers of the Ho Polytechnic to resume work and allow the National Executive of POTAG to take up their complaints with government.
A statement signed by Jacob Amoako, Co-ordinating Secretary of the GNUPS said much as the students shared the plight of the lecturers, "We would like to appeal to the lecturers of the Ho Polytechnic that although the issue raised is genuine, we urge them to allow the National Executive of POTAG to take it up with the government.
The statement criticised the use of strikes as a means of getting problems solved, saying "when promises are made they need to be kept to build strong confidence in the people."
It appealed to the negotiating team to get the lecturers back to the halls to prevent the strike spreading to other polytechnics. The statement wished all final year students in senior secondary schools success in their examination, which started on Tuesday.
"Success at examinations stems from early preparations and not through cheating, which could lead to cancellations of examination and spell the doom of individuals," the statement reminded the candidates. "We have confidence in you, believing that you have done your homework well and will come out with flying colours," it added.
