President John Dramani Mahama has brought renewed national focus to the troubling issue of violence against teachers, expressing grave concern over the way such cases are handled in Ghana’s schools.
His remarks came during an address to the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) Delegates Conference, where he referenced a widely circulated video from October 2025 showing students at Kade Senior High School assaulting a mathematics teacher. The attack reportedly occurred after the teacher intervened to stop exam malpractice.
President Mahama did not hide his disappointment with the aftermath of the incident. Despite the assault being reported to police, no official disciplinary or legal action was taken against the perpetrators. Instead, the matter was quietly settled following discussions between the teacher and the students’ parents. The President questioned this approach, arguing that acts of violence against teachers should be treated as criminal offenses, not private disputes.
He went further to criticize the reliance on monetary compensation as a means of resolution, pointing out that financial settlements fail to deliver true justice or deter future misconduct. According to President Mahama, even if the teacher opted not to pursue further action, the students involved should have faced the justice system and received corrective measures. At the very least, he suggested, the students should have been required to prove good conduct over a specified period as a demonstration of accountability.
President Mahama concluded his address with a strong message of solidarity for educators, pledging his administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding teachers and decisively addressing any acts of aggression against them. His call for systemic change has reignited a national conversation on how best to protect those at the heart of Ghana’s education system and ensure that justice is served when they are wronged.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
