The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has accused the government of failing in its constitutional duty to guarantee Free, Compulsory, and Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) under Article 25(1)(a).
The group cited the existence of over 30,000 teacher-less classrooms across the country as evidence of not just an administrative setback but a direct breach of Ghana’s constitutional obligations.
“This situation represents not only policy failure, but a direct violation of Ghana’s constitutional obligation to provide Free, Compulsory, and Universal Basic Education,” the conveners said.
CDM emphasized that a classroom without a teacher renders the promise of free education meaningless.
The group also highlighted the continued unemployment of more than 60,000 trained teachers, noting that while pupils remain without instruction, the situation reflects systemic inefficiency and poor workforce planning.
“Where teachers are absent, education is denied and equity is destroyed,” the group stated.
CDM called on the government to publish clear recruitment timelines and restore public confidence in the education system through transparency and decisive action.
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