“You Expect Me to Go to Class Hungry and Still Teach Your Child?” – Ghanaian Teacher Cries Out [video]
A young teacher in Ghana has spoken out about the terrible conditions newly posted teachers are going through.
He joined a group of fellow teachers on April 30, 2025, to protest at the Ghana Education Service (GES) headquarters in Accra. Their demand was simple but serious: “Pay us our salaries.”
These teachers have not been paid for eight months, even though they go to school every day to teach. The video of the protest quickly spread on social media, touching the hearts of many Ghanaians.
In a strong and emotional message to parents, the teacher said, “If you are watching, your child’s future is in my hands. You expect me to go to class hungry and still teach your child?” His words made it clear: teachers cannot give their best when they are starving and struggling.
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The teacher in the video looked tired and frustrated. He said, “Life has become very hard. We eat only gari just to survive.” Gari is a basic food made from cassava. He explained how they borrow from friends just to get by.
The teacher also reminded the public about what they were taught during training. “Before we vacated, we were taught about our mental well-being. They told us about teacher burnout. Do you know some of the causes? Financial crises and lack of motivation,” he explained.
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This statement shows how the gap between theory and reality is hurting Ghanaian teachers. While they are told to take care of their minds, the system does not give them the basic support they need-like being paid for their work.
Many Ghanaians online are now talking about this issue. People are worried not only about the unpaid salaries but also about what this means for the future of education in Ghana. If teachers are not paid and supported, how can they help shape the next generation?
This teacher’s voice is just one of many. His words have become a symbol of a larger problem in the system. The government must act quickly. Teachers need their salaries. They deserve respect. And they need help now-not later.
Watch the video below, video credit JoyNews
Because, as the teacher reminded everyone, “The future of your child is in my hands.”
