The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has pressured the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) to initiate legal proceedings against the government to retrieve over 50 billion cedis in outstanding debts to the SSNIT pension scheme.
GNAT General Secretary, Thomas Tanko Musah, warned in an interview with 3news on April 10 that workers may begin widespread agitations as early as next week if the regulatory body fails to act. The demand follows the NPRA’s recent prosecution of eleven employers for defaulting on second-tier pension contributions. While the Authority reported over 100 successful prosecutions in 2025 to ensure compliance, labor leaders have criticized the NPRA for its perceived hesitation in holding the government accountable for its own massive debt.
Responding to these concerns, NPRA Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Victor Azumah, stated that the Authority is currently “engaging with the stakeholders” regarding the “legacy debt.”
However, Mr. Musah rejected this approach, calling for more than just dialogue. “The NPRA has arrested eleven employers—they have done well—but why haven’t they been able to recover over 50 billion cedis from government?” he questioned. He further suggested that the state should not be immune to legal action, noting, “In 2013, a presidential candidate, Aggudey, was jailed. Why can’t the NPRA drag government to court to pay the amount?”
The General Secretary accused the NPRA of selective enforcement and warned of an imminent backlash. “I am not happy at all. From next week, people will come after them because they are not being fair. They are biased and implementing the laws to suit their whims and caprice,” Mr. Musah said. He concluded that decisive action is required to recover the funds and restore trust in the management of pension contributions.