Management and staff at Savannah College of Education (SCOE), Daboya, have issued an unqualified apology to stakeholders after an “illegal sit-down strike” disrupted the institution between October 27, 2026, and its suspension on November 1, 2026.
In a letter dated November 5, 2026, the College accepted that it shared responsibility for the institutional difficulties that contributed to the escalation of the industrial action.
The letter was signed by Acting Registrar Muftau-Kola Fasasi on behalf of the Principal.
Although the action was declared by the leadership of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) and the Colleges of Education Non-Teaching Staff Association of Ghana (CENTSAG), management said shortcomings in the College’s own processes had also contributed to the situation.
The institution expressed regret for the disruption caused to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), the Ministry of Education, students, parents and other stakeholders.
It also praised GTEC for intervening promptly and providing guidance and support during the dispute. In particular, the College acknowledged the commission’s role in helping to facilitate discussions and deal with unresolved matters linked to the industrial action.
As part of its plans to avoid a repeat of the dispute, SCOE said it would reinforce institutional discipline and ensure staff welfare concerns were handled through the appropriate statutory and administrative channels.
The College further pledged to work fully with GTEC and other relevant authorities to ensure the migration process and associated issues were completed transparently and as quickly as possible.
It also promised to improve internal communication and consultation arrangements, with the aim of preventing similar industrial disputes in future.
The apology was addressed to the Minister for Education, the Savannah Regional Minister, the Member of Parliament for the Daboya-Mankarigu Constituency, the Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, the Wasipe Wura, other traditional leaders and the Director-General of GTEC.
Copies were sent to the College Management Board, the joint leadership of CETAG and CENTSAG, and the media.
The development follows the industrial action as the College works to restore stability and rebuild its relationships with stakeholders.
Management reaffirmed its intention to collaborate with GTEC and the other relevant authorities in support of staff welfare, student welfare and the advancement of tertiary education in Ghana.
