The National Secretariat of the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union – Ghana (TEWU-GH) has rejected a circulating letter allegedly signed by seven local chairmen, insisting the document is unauthorised and misrepresents the authority of the Union.
The National Chairman issued the rebuttal in a statement released after the letter claimed the Secretariat had been moved from Tamale to Kumasi and attempted to speak on national-level decisions.
According to the Chairman, the letter “was neither authorised nor sanctioned by the National Secretariat,” and the signatories had acted without mandate. He stressed that no directive or meeting from the national level justified their actions.
“This conduct is procedurally flawed, constitutionally baseless, and administratively unacceptable,” the statement said.
The Secretariat clarified that it remains the only body empowered to convene NEC meetings, issue national directives, and communicate official positions of the Union. It also emphasised that local chairmen cannot speak on national matters without express approval.
The leadership further noted that NEC is made up of all local executives—not only local chairmen—making the claims in the circulating letter inaccurate and misleading.
The statement warned that attempts to bypass established structures “threaten the integrity, unity, and operational stability of TEWU-GH,” adding that the seven individuals acted unilaterally and their communication should be “disregarded in its entirety.”
The Union also dismissed allegations that the Secretariat has not been “aggressive enough” in pursuing a bargaining certificate, describing the accusation as unfounded and reflective of a disregard for due process.
“It is evident that this disruptive agenda seeks to destabilise the Union,” the statement said, further cautioning officers against unilateral actions that misrepresent the Union or create confusion among members.
The Secretariat confirmed that it remains operational at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale until an official directive states otherwise.
A NEC meeting will be convened to address the matter comprehensively, including the motivations and implications behind the contested letter.
The National Secretariat assured members and stakeholders that it continues to operate with “full legitimacy, undisputed authority, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare and advancement of TEWU-GH.”