Accra, Feb. 20, – The Ministry of Education has cautioned that any student who attacks a teacher while the latter is performing official duties will face strict legal consequences.
In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Deputy Minister of Education, Clement Apaak, the Ministry expressed deep concern over a series of violent incidents involving students and teachers in some schools across the country.
The statement referenced a recent case at Kade Senior High Technical School, where a teacher was assaulted. The individuals involved were subsequently arrested, prosecuted at the Kade District Court, and convicted after pleading guilty to charges including conspiracy and assault. They were fined accordingly.
The Ministry said it strongly condemned such acts and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that teachers are protected from violence in the line of duty. It stressed that it would continue to support disciplinary and legal action against offenders.
The statement also cited disturbances during the Super Zonal Sports Competition in the Eastern Region, where reports of a stabbing and an alleged sexual assault were recorded. According to the Ministry, suspects in that incident have been arrested and are assisting police with investigations, while the victims are receiving both medical and psychosocial care.
In another development at West Africa Senior High School, two students and an accomplice were brought before the Adenta Circuit Court over the alleged assault of a teacher. The accused persons have been remanded into police custody for six weeks pending further proceedings.
The Ministry reiterated that beyond condemning the violent conduct, it is actively collaborating with law enforcement and the judiciary to ensure accountability and deter future incidents.
It assured the public that safeguarding teachers remains a priority and that justice will be pursued through the appropriate legal channels.
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