The University of Ghana Chapter of the Tertiary Education Institution Network (TEIN), aligned with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the government's handling of key national issues.
In a press conference held today, the student wing highlighted the devastating effects of the ongoing strike by university staff, the unchecked illegal mining activities (galamsey), and the suppression of recent peaceful protests.
Led by Jonathan Atitsogbey, the President of UG-TEIN, the group expressed growing frustration over the nationwide strike involving several unions, including the Teachers and Educational Workers' Union (TEWU) and the Senior Staff Association (SSA).
The strike has disrupted the academic calendar, cutting the semester from 13 to just 9 weeks, with fears of further reductions. "The strike is taking a toll on students' academic progress and well-being," Atitsogbey stated. "The ongoing industrial actions, though justified, have left students uncertain about their future, causing academic calendar disruptions, financial difficulties, and emotional strain," he said.