The Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives (Ghana) has revealed a growing internal rift among its members regarding the next course of action following a government proposal to settle outstanding salary arrears.
According to the group’s convener, Stephen Kwadwo Cakyiaa, the current tension stems from a recent payment arrangement reached with authorities.
While the government owes many healthcare workers between 10 and 13 months of backdated salaries, only a single month—December—has been paid thus far.
The government of Ghana previously committed to a payment plan for over 13,000 unpaid nurses, midwives, and junior doctors.
This agreement followed a series of protests and a Cabinet approval secured in October 2025, which saw the Ministry of Finance grant the necessary financial clearance.
Despite the breakthrough, the membership remains split on whether to trust the state’s latest timeline.
”Our members are divided over this arrangement,” Cakyiaa stated. “Some are demanding that we reject the plan outright, while others are calling for calm since the next scheduled payment date is fast approaching. To give the government the benefit of the doubt, we have asked our members to exercise restraint and allow the month of January to end.”
The agreed-upon roadmap stipulates that the remaining arrears will be paid in instalments, beginning January 31, 2026.
This compromise was reached following consultations between the Coalition, the government, and the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).
The convener noted that the resistance from some members is rooted in sheer desperation.
”The reason some have rejected this arrangement is the extreme hardship they are facing,” Cakyiaa explained. “Many who are struggling to pay rent have been forced to take out high-interest loans to avoid being evicted by their landlords.”
The Coalition warned that their patience is not infinite.
Cakyiaa emphasised that the group will determine its next line of action should the government fail to deliver on the January 31 instalment.
“For now, the leadership continues to monitor the situation closely, balancing the urgent financial needs of their members against the official promises of the state.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
