Finance Ministry clears air over salaries of 6,300 GES recruits

The Ministry of Finance has clarified that all 6,300 Ghana Education Service (GES) staff recruited in 2024 without financial clearance have now received their salaries.

The clarification follows concerns raised by the Coalition of Unpaid Newly Posted Staff of the GES over alleged unpaid salaries and arrears.

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A statement issued by the ministry on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, explained that the affected workers' debts were inherited by the current government in 2025, after which other alternatives were taken to secure the necessary approval and funding to settle their payments.

“In 2025, the Government inherited 6,300 GES staff who had been recruited in 2024 without financial clearance,” the Ministry said

It further explained that Cabinet approval was subsequently obtained, allowing the Ministry to issue financial clearance for the salaries to be paid in four tranches.

“The Ministry of Finance can confirm that all 6,300 staff covered by this arrangement have been paid,” it said.

However, the Ministry rejected claims that there were still requests from the GES for financial clearance awaiting approval.

“The Ministry further clarifies that there are no outstanding requests for financial clearance from the GES awaiting action by the Ministry of Finance,” the statement said.

The Finance Ministry has, however, asked staff who may still have salary or arrears issues to contact the GES for the necessary checks and assistance.

“Any staff member with an unresolved salary or arrears issue is advised to contact the Ghana Education Service for assistance with the relevant payroll or administrative matter,” it said.

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