GNAT Members Demand Electoral Reforms: Call for Expanded Electoral College in Leadership Elections

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Ellis Ferdinand
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Ferdinand | EducationGhana |  March 10|GNAT Members Demand Electoral Reforms: Call for Expanded Electoral College in Leadership Elections

Teachers Advocate for Transparent and Inclusive Voting System in GNAT Elections

GNAT members push for electoral reforms, demanding the expansion of the voting process to include all school representatives and local executives, ensuring greater participation and transparency in leadership elections.

 

GNAT Members Demand Electoral Reforms for Inclusive and Transparent Leadership Elections

Teachers across Ghana push for expanded voting rights and better financial benefits from GNAT

 

Members of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) are calling for urgent electoral reforms to ensure a more inclusive and transparent voting system. Teachers are demanding the expansion of the GNAT Electoral College to allow all school representatives and local executives to vote in national elections, rather than the current system where only a limited number of delegates select GNAT’s leadership.

The call for reform is gaining momentum across local conferences and teacher platforms, as members seek a democratic, fair, and accountable leadership election process.

 

Why Teachers Are Pushing for Electoral Reforms

Under the current system, only selected delegates have the power to elect national executives, leaving a majority of teachers without a direct say in leadership decisions. This has sparked concerns about limited representation, centralization of power, and lack of transparency.

GNAT members are now proposing reforms that include:

âś… All school representatives and local executives voting in national elections
âś… Electronic voting systems or short codes to ensure wider participation
âś… Decentralized voting venues to make elections more accessible

Key Benefits of Expanding the GNAT Electoral College

đź“Ś Greater Transparency: A wider voting base will reduce internal manipulation and improve trust in leadership.

đź“Ś Increased Representation: All regions, districts, and local schools will have a direct say in leadership choices.

đź“Ś Accountability in Leadership: A larger voting system means leaders will be more accountable to teachers.

📌 Equitable Power Distribution: Decentralizing elections will prevent a small group of delegates from controlling GNAT’s leadership.

GNAT Members Demand Better Loan and Fund Management

Beyond electoral reforms, GNAT members are also pushing for major financial policy changes to improve teacher welfare. Common resolutions at local conferences include:

đź“Ś Reduction in interest rates on GNAT loans
đź“Ś Faster loan disbursement (within 5 working days)
📌 Teachers’ Fund members above 50 years or with 20+ years of contributions to be allowed a one-time 50% withdrawal to prepare for retirement

đź“Ś Mutual Fund members contributing for 10+ years to be allowed a 30% partial withdrawal
đź“Ś Creation of an Emergency Fund from GNAT investments, providing up to GHS 5,000 in 24 hours at low or no interest

Proposals for GNAT Leadership to Implement

In addition to financial reforms, GNAT members are advocating for:

âś” Aligning GNAT workers’ salary conditions with that of teachers
âś” Ensuring loan processing time does not exceed 7 working days
âś” Publicizing interest and dividends from GNAT investments


âś” Limiting the tenure of GNAT secretaries
âś” Allowing Mutual Fund collateralization to help teachers acquire land or build homes
âś” Providing durable items for teachers through GNAT benefits


âś” Negotiating the payment of professional and digital allowances on a monthly basis
âś” Securing additional allowances such as rent and transportation for teachers
✔ Transforming Teachers’ Day into an interactive forum with financial reports and open discussions

Teachers Mobilize Nationwide for Reform

GNAT members across Ghana are being urged to push for these reforms by engaging school representatives, local executives, and district leaders. Teachers are encouraged to share this information across GNAT platforms and at circuit meetings to ensure widespread adoption of the resolutions.

 

📢 “Reforms don’t come easily; they must be demanded and pushed,” said a GNAT member leading the campaign.

With a united front, teachers believe they can reshape GNAT’s electoral process and financial policies to better serve educators across Ghana.

 

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