NAGRAT gives gov’t 14 days to act on Kade SHS teacher assault

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has given the Ghana Education Service and the Ghana Police Service a 14-day deadline to arrest and prosecute all students involved in the assault of a teacher at Kade Senior High Technical School, warning that failure to act will trigger a nationwide sit-down strike.

The attack took place on October 5, when eight students, including some former students, allegedly ambushed teacher Michael Quayson on his way home. He was beaten for nearly 20 minutes in what colleagues say was retaliation for enforcing strict supervision during examinations. A video of the assault later circulated widely online, drawing public outrage. So far, only one suspect has been arrested and granted bail, while the others remain on the run.

Speaking at a press conference in Koforidua, NAGRAT’s Eastern Regional Chairman, Awoonor Yevu Godwin, said teachers across the country are losing confidence in the system’s ability to protect them. He called on the Inspector General of Police to prioritise the arrest of all suspects identified in the viral video.

He said the association expects full prosecution and compensation for the injured teacher within fourteen working days. He warned that failure to meet these demands would force teachers nationwide to embark on a sit-down strike when schools reopen, a move that could disrupt the 2026 academic calendar.

NAGRAT described the attack as part of a worrying increase in violence against teachers, especially during examination periods. The association said no teacher should face physical harm or psychological trauma for performing their duties and called on the GES and Ministry of Education to introduce stronger protective measures.

The Ghana Education Service has condemned the attack and says investigations are ongoing to ensure appropriate sanctions and legal action are taken. The teacher’s family has also urged police to act quickly, saying the incident reflects a growing pattern of lawlessness affecting educators.