The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has paid promotion-related salary adjustments and arrears to 56,003 teachers of the Ghana Education Service.
Of the total number, 49,725 teachers received their payments on October 15, 2026, together with their October salaries.
The payments covered salary adjustments and arrears from January 1, 2026, a statement signed by the Head of Public Relations of the department, Mr Cephas N. Dosoo, said.
A further 6,278 teachers were paid in September 2026, indicating that the payments were completed ahead of the October 16, 2026 deadline agreed between government representatives and teacher unions at a meeting held at the Ministry of Education on October 2, 2026.
The department explained that out of the reported 80,000 promoted teachers, the Ghana Education Service processed and submitted supporting documents for 56,633.
The department said it verified and paid 56,003 teachers, while 630 cases remained pending due to issues identified during the verification process.
