The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in Ashanti Region demands bail for a teacher arrested over alleged assault at Nyinahin Catholic SHS, warning of possible WASSCE disruption if demands are not met.
GNAT Raises Concern Over Teacher’s Detention
The Ashanti Regional branch of the (GNAT) has called for the immediate release on bail of a teacher at the centre of an alleged assault case involving a female student at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School.
The incident, which has drawn public attention within the Atwima Mponua District, has triggered tensions between the association and law enforcement authorities.
GNAT argues that the continued detention of its member raises questions about fairness and due process.
Call for Due Process and Institutional Engagement
Speaking to The Gist Plug, the Ashanti Regional Secretary of GNAT, D.K. Atakora, urged the Atwima Mponua Police Command to grant bail to the teacher without delay.
He also appealed to the (GES) and the management of Nyinahin Catholic SHS to ensure that all procedures surrounding the case are handled in line with established disciplinary and legal frameworks.
GNAT maintains that while disciplinary concerns must be addressed, the rights of its member should not be compromised during investigations.
Threat of WASSCE Boycott and Industrial Action
The association has issued a strong warning that failure to grant bail by the next day could trigger industrial action.
GNAT indicated that teachers at Nyinahin Catholic SHS and across the district may be directed to withdraw their services during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The association further stated that members could be instructed to wear red armbands and stage demonstrations to protest what it describes as unfair treatment of its member.
Growing Tension in the Education Sector
The situation has raised concerns among education stakeholders, particularly as the WASSCE remains a critical national examination period.
Observers note that any disruption could affect examination coordination, supervision, and student performance if the dispute escalates.
Authorities have yet to issue an official response regarding GNAT’s demands and the threat of industrial action.
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