I was born in 1986 in a Ghanaian village so i am a human being in Ghana. I have had all my education in this country, i do not hold dual citizenship and i have never gone to any of the air stations (forget the class) in Ghana. The first time i saw 'Embassy' was when i went to the NAFTI hostel (18th feb. 2011) and that was the American Embassy. I have voted twice-2004 and 2008 and in both i took part in the diferent shades (run-off), i pay taxes and i serve as i am supposed to. None of my ancestors was non-ghanaian.
What kind of sin have i 'done' against Ghana that is *so* unpardonable? A year after Senior Secondary School, i lost a brother who was sponsoring my education so my dream (which i referred to as my ultimate goal in life at the time) of becoming a media magnate was 'shutted'.
What i mean is that what is good for the geese is good for the gander! Early 2011, 'action year' was declared and so fuel prices were increased to almost 30%, there was reshuffling, editors of media houses were met followed by a buffet lunch. Mid-2010 the single spine salary structure (ssss) was implemented for the police and the increment was about 500%. Early 2011, teachers like myself were expecting a 'migration' on-to the ssss but for us it is now 'sickle cell salary structure'. The increment is about 0.0001%.
People have come out with various explanations, definitions and excuses. 'teachers are too many', the 'ecominy is fragile', etc. But the question is 'how much was the tea and wasn't the economy suffering at the time of the meal?'
Why do our leaders always have to demean the teacher and his contribution to national development? I read a comment on www.myjoyonline.com and it was unfotunate. It said that teachers should leave the classroom and join the police if they think their salary level is unfair. Another said we deserve what we have got.
I am a teacher and a Ghanaian by birth. If the ssss will not better the lot of the chalk holder, what about the recent increase in minimum wages? I appreciate the example of my colleagues in Koforidua, Accra and Kumasi; i am with them 150%. Today i went to class, wrote something on the board and sat in front of the office. The best part is that i have been paid though i have not been to the bank. The worst part is that i watch movies in the classroom.
If they think teachers are too many, i have this: let us teach them wrong so they do not add to the already disturbing number.
Press conferences! What was the agenda? What did Betty say? What about Graham? Okudjeto could only make anmouncements about the evacuation that never was! MPs wanted GHC7000 or so as salary plus 'in-' and ex-gratia! What about Job 600?
It is so funny! I am still watching movies// Angels and Demons. A quick reminder- i will be in school but will not teach!!!
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