The Ministry of Education has issued a strong warning that assault on teachers will attract severe legal consequences, following a series of violent incidents recorded in schools across the country.

In a press statement signed by Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry expressed grave concern over cases involving attacks on teachers by students and other related acts of violence.

“The Ministry takes strong exception to these developments and is resolved to nip this in the bud,” the statement said.

It stressed that any individual — including students — who assaults a teacher in the lawful performance of their duties will face punishment in accordance with the laws of Ghana.

The Ministry highlighted several recent incidents that have resulted in arrests and prosecutions.

At Kade Senior High Technical School (Kade SHTS), perpetrators involved in the assault of a tutor were arrested and arraigned before the Kade District Court. The accused persons pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy and assault and have since been convicted and fined.

In another case at West Africa Senior High School, two students and an accomplice have been arraigned before an Adenta Circuit Court in connection with the assault of a teacher. The accused persons have been remanded into police custody for six weeks pending further court proceedings.

The Ministry also condemned misconduct recorded during the Super Zonal Sports Competition in the Eastern Region, which reportedly involved a stabbing and an alleged sexual assault. The suspects in that case have been arrested and are assisting police with investigations, while the victims are receiving medical and psychosocial support.

The statement referenced remarks by President John Dramani Mahama at the 54th Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), where he reiterated that no attack on teachers would be tolerated under any circumstances.

The President reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting educators and ensuring justice for victims.

The Ministry aligned itself with the President’s position and pledged to continue working closely with law enforcement agencies and the judiciary to ensure accountability and prevent future incidents.