GES Recruitment | Pending Consideration Update 2025 – The Ghana Education Service (GES) has finally broken its silence on the ongoing teacher recruitment concerns affecting thousands of graduate teachers who were left in limbo under the category “Pending for Consideration.”
According to the Head of the Public Relations Unit of GES, Mr. Daniel Fenyi, over 9,000 teacher applicants were placed under this unusual status during a recruitment exercise conducted in November 2024 by the previous administration. Speaking on UTV’s Morning Show on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Mr. Fenyi provided clarity on the challenges and the way forward for affected graduates.
Background to the recruitment concerns
Mr. Fenyi explained that the 2024 teacher recruitment exercise was carried out largely for political reasons, without following the proper recruitment processes of the Ghana Education Service. While more than 2,000 teachers were issued appointment letters during that period, their data was never submitted to the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) for salary processing.
This means that those recruits were not added to the official government payroll, as no master list or financial clearance was secured before their postings.
“We came to office to meet blank data of some of these teachers. The previous administration gave out letters without having a master list or clearance. That is why they are not receiving salaries,” Mr. Fenyi revealed.
The issue of “Pending for Consideration”
In addition to the 2,000 affected recruits, over 9,000 qualified graduate applicants were placed under a status described as “Pending for Consideration.” Mr. Fenyi described this categorization as unusual and politically motivated, stressing that it did not follow the official GES recruitment guidelines.
The current administration is reviewing this placement to understand the background and to ensure that only qualified teachers are absorbed into the system following the standard GES recruitment process.
Government’s assurance to affected teachers
Despite the irregularities, Mr. Fenyi assured that the government recognizes all those affected as qualified applicants who deserve fair treatment. He confirmed that GES has already begun revalidating their details and is now awaiting financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance. Once clearance is received, the affected graduates will have their appointments regularized, added to the GES payroll, and their salaries processed.
He appealed to the affected teachers to remain calm and patient, emphasizing that the government is committed to resolving the matter in a fair, transparent, and timely manner.
Key takeaway for graduate teachers
For all graduates concerned about their GES teacher recruitment status, the latest update means:
- The 2024 “Pending for Consideration” list is under active review.
- Affected teachers remain recognized as qualified applicants.
- Financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance is the final step before official absorption.
- Teachers are advised to stay patient as the government works to regularize their recruitment and salaries.
Final Note
The Ghana Education Service has reassured the public that all genuine applicants affected by the 2024 teacher recruitment exercise will not be left behind. The ongoing validation and clearance process is a step toward restoring trust and ensuring that teacher recruitment in Ghana follows due process and transparency.
For continuous updates on GES recruitment news, GES postings, and the status of teachers on Pending for Consideration, stay connected here.
Published By: Justice Donkoh | GESHub.org
