The Madina-Adenta-Abokobi Secretariat of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has strongly condemned the violent attack on teachers of West Africa Senior High School, describing the incident as unacceptable and calling for swift justice.
The attack occurred on Friday, February 13, during school hours when some male students, believed to be from Frafraha Community Senior High School, were found in a classroom at West Africa SHS with female students, in violation of school rules that prohibit unauthorised visitors on campus.
Some teachers supervising the students spotted what was going on at a time when most staff members were attending the school’s 80th anniversary launch.
The teachers, led by Nicholas Teye, confronted the intruders and directed them to leave the premises.
The visitors reportedly resisted the directive and verbally abused the teachers, leading to a heated confrontation. With support from additional staff, the intruders were eventually forced off the campus.
However, at about 4:30 p.m. the same day, the group allegedly returned on motorbikes with armed accomplices and launched a violent attack on the teachers.
GNAT said the attackers used sticks and clubs to assault the teachers, leaving Mr Teye—who appeared to be their main target—with physical injuries and psychological trauma. Teachers present managed to repel the attack after several minutes, forcing the assailants to flee.
The incident has been reported to the Adenta Police, who issued medical forms to Mr Teye for treatment and have commenced investigations.
GNAT is demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of those involved, insisting that the perpetrators must face the full rigours of the law to serve as a deterrent.
The association has also called on the Ghana Education Service to launch its own investigations and apply disciplinary sanctions against any students found culpable.
As part of its protest, GNAT has directed teachers within the Madina-Adenta-Abokobi enclave to wear red armbands to school on Monday, February 16, 2026, as a sign of solidarity and protest against violence targeting teachers.
The association further urged chiefs, opinion leaders, and community members to help educate the public on the dangers of violence against teachers, stressing that educators play a critical role in nation-building and must be protected.
GNAT warned that it remains on red alert and will continue to monitor developments closely, adding that it may consider additional actions if justice is delayed.
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