The Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities in Ghana has given the government two weeks to act on its commitment to reserve 5% of public-sector employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
The coalition says it will picket at Jubilee House if the government fails to begin recruiting qualified graduates with disabilities or make financial provision for their employment in the 2027 national budget.
Convener of the coalition, Gilbert Boateng Agyare, issued the warning in an interview with Channel One News on Monday, November 9, 2026.
He said the group had already submitted a list of qualified unemployed graduates to the government but had not received any formal engagement or a clear timetable for their recruitment.
Jubilee House Picket Planned
Mr Agyare said the coalition would proceed with its planned protest if the government failed to provide a satisfactory response before the two-week ultimatum expired.
“We’ve given government two weeks to act. So, if the two weeks elapse and government fails to act, that would be the time that our action can also take place,” he said.
The coalition has not yet announced the exact date of the picket, but says the decision will depend on the government’s response within the stated period.
The intended protest would place pressure on the Presidency and other state institutions responsible for recruitment and financial clearance.
Coalition Demands 5% Public-Sector Job Commitment
The coalition says the government previously promised to reserve 5% of public-sector employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Its members are now demanding the practical implementation of that commitment through the recruitment of qualified graduates into ministries, departments, agencies and other public institutions.
According to the coalition, persons with disabilities should not be excluded from employment when they possess the required academic qualifications and professional skills.
It argues that implementing the 5% commitment would improve workplace inclusion and allow qualified graduates with disabilities to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Qualified Graduates’ List Submitted
Mr Agyare disclosed that the coalition had submitted a list of qualified graduates seeking public-sector employment.
He said the group had been informed that the document had been forwarded to President John Dramani Mahama for consideration.
The coalition expected the submission to result in further engagement and a clear process for absorbing eligible graduates into the public sector.
However, Mr Agyare said the group had not received any formal invitation for discussions since presenting its latest demands.
The absence of feedback has increased frustration among members who have been waiting for employment opportunities despite completing their education and professional training.
Financial Clearance Sought in 2027 Budget
The coalition is also demanding specific financial clearance in the 2027 national budget to support the recruitment of qualified persons with disabilities.
The budget is expected to be presented on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Mr Agyare said the coalition expected the government either to begin recruiting its members or provide the necessary budgetary allocation to facilitate their employment.
“We are expecting that government fulfills the promise that they gave us by absorbing those people into the public sector or catering for us in the upcoming budget that is going to be read on Thursday,” he stated.
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Financial clearance would allow the relevant public institutions to recruit and place successful applicants on the government payroll.
Coalition Wants Clear Implementation Plan
Beyond a general announcement in the budget, the group wants a definite implementation plan showing when recruitment will begin and how qualified applicants will be selected.
The coalition says another broad commitment without timelines would not adequately address the prolonged unemployment confronting its members.
It is therefore seeking clarity on the number of jobs to be reserved, the institutions expected to recruit and the process through which applicants will be assessed.
A transparent system, the group argues, would reduce uncertainty and ensure that public-sector opportunities are fairly distributed among qualified persons with disabilities.
No Formal Government Engagement
Mr Agyare said no government official had formally engaged the coalition over the latest demands.
The group remains open to discussions but expects the engagement to take place before the two-week deadline expires.
According to the coalition, dialogue could provide an opportunity for the government to explain its recruitment plans and address any administrative or financial challenges affecting implementation.
The group says it would prefer a negotiated resolution but is prepared to exercise its right to protest if its concerns remain unanswered.
Public Sector Urged to Lead on Inclusion
The coalition believes the public sector should set an example for other employers by demonstrating that persons with disabilities can work effectively across professional, technical and administrative roles.
Its members want recruitment decisions to focus on their qualifications and abilities rather than assumptions about disability.
The group also says inclusive employment would enable graduates with disabilities to become economically independent and reduce their reliance on relatives or social-support systems.
It maintains that employment is essential to dignity, social participation and equal citizenship.
Government Response Awaited
The government had not publicly announced a recruitment timetable or confirmed financial clearance for the affected graduates at the time of reporting.
The coalition says it will closely monitor the presentation of the 2027 Budget and any subsequent communication from the Presidency or relevant ministries.
Its decision on the Jubilee House picket will depend on whether the government provides a credible response before the ultimatum expires.
For now, the group remains hopeful that the government will honour its commitment and create a clear pathway for qualified graduates with disabilities to enter the public sector.
