Education Ministry describes 13th‑month salary proposal claims for teachers as false
The Ministry of Education has denied reports that it has advocated for a 13th‑month salary for teachers to enhance their welfare and motivation.
In a public notice issued on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, described such reports as “fake,” stating that he did not make the comments attributed to him at a public forum in Accra.
The notice further reaffirmed that no proposal for a 13th‑month salary was announced or suggested by the Minister.
“FAKE ! FAKE ! FAKE. The Public should treat it with the Contempt it Deserves.
Ghana’s Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for the introduction of a 13th month salary for teachers, citing the need to enhance the welfare and motivation of educators across the country.
“Speaking at a policy forum in Accra on Monday, Minister Iddrisu emphasized that teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future and deserve financial recognition beyond their regular monthly pay,” the Minister debunked in a Facebook post.
