Vice President hopeful of swift end to teacher strike

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has expressed optimism that the ongoing strike by teacher unions will be resolved soon, saying negotiations between government and the unions have reached an advanced stage. Speaking at the 2026 Ghana Teacher Prize ceremony in Accra, she said she was encouraged by the progress made in the discussions and expressed hope that the engagements would bring an end to the impasse. “I’m, however, encouraged by the progress made so far. Talks between government and the unions are well advanced and I am hopeful that the constructive engagements we have seen will lead us to a resolution very soon,” she said. The Vice President also highlighted the critical role teachers play in the country’s education system, describing teaching as “one of our most important professions.”