Colleges of Education deserted as CETAG strike persists

As the strike by College of Education teachers in Ghana reaches its 64th day, students are increasingly taking matters into their own hands, with many leaving campuses and others demanding school closures to ease financial burdens.

The prolonged strike has severely disrupted academic activities, leading to rising costs for students who remain on campus.

Around 60% of students have already gone home, citing the high cost of feeding and little hope for a quick resolution.

Final-year students worry that closing schools will delay their graduation, urging the government to address the teachers' demands promptly.

The strike, which began on June 14, stems from teachers' demands for better working conditions and overdue payments.