Teacher Takes NTC, GES, and Attorney General to Court Over Proposed Deductions

By
Ellis Ferdinand
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TEACHER COURT

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | November 18 |Teacher Takes NTC, GES, and Attorney General to Court Over Proposed Deductions

Stephen Desu, a teacher and founder of the Innovative Teacher Union, filed a legal suit against the National Teaching Council (NTC), Ghana Education Service (GES), and the Attorney General (AG) over proposed deductions from the professional development allowance. The suit questions the legal authority for deductions and emphasizes the need for transparency in the process.

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Accra, Ghana– Stephen Desu, an educator and the founder of the Innovative Teacher Union, has taken legal action against the National Teaching Council (NTC), Ghana Education Service (GES), and the Attorney General (AG) over a proposed deduction from the professional development allowance. The lawsuit challenges the legal basis for these deductions and advocates for transparency in the decision-making process.

 

Proposed Deductions

The teacher unions, including the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), had submitted a petition proposing deductions from the professional development allowance.

These deductions include GH¢150 for three national CPD day training, GH¢200 for a license card, GH¢100 for license renewal, and GH¢50 for the registration of teachers. The total deduction would amount to GH¢500 from the GH¢1200 professional development allowance.

Legal Challenge

Stephen Desu’s legal suit challenges the authority of the NTC and GES to make these deductions, citing the absence of a Legal Instrument (LI).

He contends that the NTC and GES lack the legal mandate to implement such deductions and questions the right of teacher unions to authorize deductions on behalf of teachers.

 

Importance of Professional Development

While Desu acknowledges the importance of professional development for teachers, he emphasizes the need for a clear legal framework and proper authorization for any deductions. This legal challenge aims to ensure that the rights and interests of teachers are protected in the decision-making process.

Past Precedent

Desu refers to past instances, such as the controversial One Teacher One Laptop project, where teachers’ interests were allegedly not adequately considered. The legal action is seen as a measure to prevent teachers from being taken for granted in financial matters.

The legal challenge initiated by Stephen Desu highlights the ongoing debate surrounding proposed deductions from the professional development allowance.

As the case unfolds, it brings attention to the need for a transparent and legally sound process in decisions affecting teachers’ financial matters.

This lawsuit may set a precedent for how such deductions are handled in the future, emphasizing the importance of legal clarity and teacher representation in policy decisions.

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