GNAT Demands Justice: Gives ultimatum to GES and Police Over Assault on Teacher.
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has issued a three-day ultimatum to the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ghana Police Service to prosecute a student who allegedly stabbed a teacher in the left eye at Asuoso Senior High School in Offinso.
In an interview with 3news’ Daniel Opoku, GNAT General Secretary Thomas Musah Tanko expressed frustration over the inaction of authorities and warned that teachers might withdraw their services if no action is taken promptly.
Mr. Tanko explained that on November 8, he received a report about the incident, where the teacher was stabbed by a student after instructing the student, who was loitering, to return to the classroom. The teacher has since lost his left eye, yet the GES and the police have not taken any significant steps to address the issue.
“This teacher will now have to live the rest of his life with only one eye. Who will take responsibility for his medical bills and the consequences of this tragedy?” Mr. Tanko questioned.
He further issued a stern warning: “If we do not hear any positive action by next week, we will determine the next steps to take.”