UTAG Calls for Withdrawal of Public University Bill

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The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has made a resounding call for the immediate withdrawal of the Public University Bill, 2020 (PUB), labeling it as perilous, regressive, unnecessary, and in violation of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. 

In a press release issued on Tuesday, February 6, UTAG expressed disappointment in the government for failing to engage them and other key stakeholders in the education sector before drafting the bill.

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UTAG emphasized the importance of meaningful consultation and urged the government to rethink its approach by initiating constructive discussions with UTAG and other relevant stakeholders. The association firmly stated, "UTAG vehemently opposes the passage of the PUB in its current form and demands its immediate withdrawal from Parliament."

The statement highlighted the lack of consultation with UTAG and the university community, denouncing it as a disregard for principles of shared governance and academic freedom. The Bill, introduced in 2020, proposes granting the government authority to appoint a majority of University Council members, control university finances, and determine fund allocation. Additionally, it grants the President power to dissolve the University Council.

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Despite the government's temporary withdrawal of the bill for stakeholder engagement in response to public outcry, UTAG maintains that meaningful consultations did not occur before the bill was reintroduced. The association's stance underscores the critical need for inclusive dialogue and collaborative decision-making processes in shaping higher education policies in Ghana.





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