Tension is rising within Ghana’s education sector as the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has issued a stark two-week ultimatum to the government, demanding swift action over an alleged assault on teachers by military personnel in Takoradi.
The incident, reportedly involving officers from the 2nd Infantry Battalion at Apremdo, has shaken educators across the country.
Teachers in the Wassa West District say they were attacked and humiliated—an escalation that GNAT leadership describes as both alarming and unacceptable.
Speaking exclusively in Accra to 3news’ Daniel Opoku, GNAT General Secretary, Thomas Tanko Musah, did not hold back his frustration.
“Students are beating teachers, parents are beating them, some community members are beating them—and now the military? Why?” he questioned, his voice edged with disbelief.
Musah warned that patience among teachers is wearing thin. According to him, if the government fails to identify and arrest those responsible within the two-week window, the consequences could ripple nationwide.
“Our message is simple—if within two weeks nothing happens, whatever follows, His Excellency the President should hold the people in authority accountable,” he said.
The warning goes beyond rhetoric. GNAT is threatening coordinated nationwide action that could disrupt the country’s education system.
“Whatever happens—and if this country must come to a standstill—we shall do it. That is a promise we are giving them,” Musah declared. “It is the responsibility of the state to protect everyone. If the state is not doing it, we shall do it ourselves.”
For many educators, the issue strikes at the heart of their safety and dignity. As the countdown begins, the pressure is now firmly on the government to respond—before classrooms across Ghana fall silent.
By Daniel Opoku
