Ministry of Finance Clarifies Position on Outstanding Salary Arrears for Newly Posted GES Staff
The Ministry of Finance has responded to an appeal by the Coalition of Unpaid Newly Posted Staff of the Ghana Education Service (GES) regarding outstanding salary arrears.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the Ministry stated that it has taken note of the appeal and wishes to clarify its position.
According to the Ministry, the government in 2025 inherited 6,300 GES staff who had been recruited in 2024 without financial clearance. To address their salary payment concerns, the Ministry secured Cabinet approval and issued the required financial clearance for payment in four tranches.
The Ministry confirmed that all 6,300 staff covered by this arrangement have been paid.
It further clarified that there are no outstanding requests for financial clearance from the GES awaiting action by the Ministry of Finance.
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.
The statement was issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Ministry of Finance.
