Attacks on Teachers: GNAT Issues Shutdown Warning
Hilda Appiah
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has warned that it may instruct its members to shut down schools if persistent attacks on teachers are not urgently addressed.
The association says the safety of educators can no longer be compromised, describing recent incidents of violence against teachers as deeply troubling.
GNAT President, Rev. Isaac Owusu, stated that the union has adopted a zero-tolerance stance toward any form of assault on teachers, whether perpetrated by students, parents, or members of the community. According to him, the increasing frequency of such attacks threatens not only the welfare of teachers but also the stability of the country’s education system.
The warning follows a series of reported assaults on teachers across the country, including incidents in some senior high schools that have sparked public outrage. GNAT argues that weak enforcement of disciplinary measures has emboldened perpetrators and left teachers feeling exposed and unprotected.
The association is therefore calling on government, school authorities, and law enforcement agencies to take decisive action to ensure the safety of teachers. GNAT insists that failure to act may force the union to take drastic measures, including the closure of schools, to protect its members.
