In August, the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) launched a strike after negotiations with the government over approved allowances failed to yield a settlement. The industrial action has since halted administrative services at public universities, affecting student course registration, accommodation and online portal access.
National General Secretary Charles Jojo Aidoo told Joy FM’s Middaynews that GAUA has been negotiating with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) for roughly two months, yet no significant progress has been made. He said the association has six or seven grievances, none of which have been addressed.
“Honestly, our members are frustrated. We are all frustrated that we are not getting the attention that we expect,” Aidoo said. He added that the strike is compounded by concerns over the lack of conditions of service for university administrators, a situation that has existed since 2008.
GAUA represents a broad range of university professionals, including medical doctors, lawyers, chartered accountants, auditors, human resource specialists and procurement officers. The association has repeatedly raised these issues, but feels they have not received the required attention.
Despite the frustration, Aidoo remains committed to negotiations. He said GAUA is still engaging the parties and hopes to make progress by the end of the month, aiming to end the strike and resolve outstanding grievances.
Students at the University of Ghana and the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) have reported difficulties with first‑semester registration for the 2026/2027 academic year, which has been put on hold due to the ongoing industrial action.
