The Ministry of Education has refuted claims circulating on the Opera News platform that the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, called for the introduction of a 13th month salary for teachers.
In a statement on Wednesday, December 17, the Ministry described the publication as “blatant falsehood” and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public.
The report, which alleged that the Minister made the comments during a policy forum in Accra on Monday, is said to be entirely untrue.
“The Hon. Minister has at no point made such statements during any official engagement, public forum, or interaction,” the statement emphasized.
While the Ministry reiterated the government’s ongoing commitment to improving the welfare and working conditions of teachers and other education sector workers, it clarified that no proposal regarding a 13th month salary has been announced or advocated.
The Ministry has called on Opera News to retract the publication immediately and issue a public apology to both the Minister and the Ministry.
Members of the public are also urged to disregard the report and avoid sharing unverified information, which could cause unnecessary confusion.
The Ministry concluded by reaffirming its commitment to transparent communication and pledged to continue engaging the public through official channels.
Read below the statement
