Teachers at West Africa Senior High School are reeling after a violent attack left one staff member injured, prompting a strong response from the Madina Adenta Abokobi Secretariat of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT).
The incident began during school hours on Friday, February 13, 2026, when a group of young men believed to be students of Frafraha Community Senior High School were spotted in a classroom at WASS with some female students. School authorities say the visitors had no authorisation to be on campus at the time, in breach of school rules.
Most of the teaching staff were attending the school’s 80th anniversary launch, leaving a smaller team to supervise students. Led by Mr. Nicholas Teye, the teachers on duty approached the classroom and asked the visitors to leave. What started as an attempt to enforce school rules quickly escalated into a heated confrontation. The intruders reportedly resisted and verbally abused the teachers before eventually leaving the premises after additional staff intervened.
But the situation did not end there.
At about 4:30 p.m. the same day, the group allegedly returned to the campus on motorbikes, accompanied by others described as thugs. GNAT says the attackers stormed the school and assaulted teachers with sticks and clubs. Mr. Teye, who had earlier led efforts to remove the intruders, was reportedly singled out and beaten, suffering physical injuries and what colleagues describe as psychological trauma.
Teachers on campus managed to repel the attackers after several tense minutes. The assailants fled on their motorbikes, leaving behind shaken staff and students who witnessed the violence.
The matter has been reported to the Adenta Police, who have issued medical forms for Mr. Teye to seek treatment while investigations continue.
In a statement, GNAT’s Madina Adenta Abokobi Secretariat condemned the attack and called for swift action. The union is demanding that those responsible be arrested and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent against violence in schools. It has also called on the Ghana Education Service to launch its own inquiry and apply disciplinary measures where necessary.
As a sign of protest, teachers within the enclave have been asked to wear red bands to school on Monday, February 16, to signal their displeasure and solidarity with their colleagues.
“Teachers are community builders,” the statement said, stressing that their work should not put their lives at risk. The union also appealed to chiefs and opinion leaders in surrounding communities to help address rising tensions and discourage attacks on educators.
GNAT says it will continue to monitor the situation closely and support efforts to ensure justice is served.
Source: metrotvonline.com
