The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is calling for justice and compensation for Ishmael Famous, a teacher at Asuoso Senior High School (SHS) in the Offinso North district of the Ashanti Region, who was viciously attacked by a student last year.
Mr. Famous was stabbed in the left eye while carrying out his duties, an incident that GNAT says highlights the growing safety concerns for teachers in the country.
Speaking on behalf of the association, GNAT General Secretary Thomas Tanko Musah strongly condemned the attack and insisted that Mr. Famous must receive fair compensation for his injuries.
“He was harmed while performing his lawful duty. Justice must be served, and he deserves compensation for what he has endured,” Mr. Musah stated.
Beyond the physical injury, the attack has left Mr. Famous emotionally distressed, raising concerns about the psychological impact on educators facing violence in their workplaces.
GNAT is also demanding accountability from the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education, criticizing their lack of response to the incident and their failure to assist with Mr. Famous’ medical expenses.
“The silence from the Ministry is unacceptable,” Mr. Musah said. “They have an obligation to protect teachers, yet they have done little to support him.”
The union has vowed to escalate its actions if their demands are ignored.
“If our calls for justice and compensation continue to go unheard, we will be forced to take further steps,” Mr. Musah warned. “And when that happens, no one should blame us.”
SOURCE: Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa
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