GNAT threatens WASSCE boycott over Nyinahin SHS teacher's detention

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in the Ashanti Region has issued a stern warning, threatening to boycott the English Language West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scheduled for today, June 10, 2026, and embark on protests if Eric Buernortey Apaflo, a colleague currently in police custody, is not released.

Apaflo, a teacher and hostel caretaker at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Atwima Mponua District, was detained following an incident involving a final-year female student.

The Association has expressed concerns about the handling of the case, stating that Apaflo has remained in custody since his arrest after the altercation.

The Association claims that the teacher has done nothing wrong and that an order from above has been authorized to deny him bail, rather than conducting a thorough investigation.

The GNAT District Chairman addressed journalists at the Nyinahini Police Station, calling for immediate intervention by authorities and urging the police to grant the teacher bail and for education officials to ensure due process is followed.

Should the teacher not be granted bail by tomorrow, GNAT Ashanti Region will be compelled to direct teachers of Nyinahin Catholic SHS and all teachers in the district to boycott the ongoing WASSCE examinations.

The association also indicated that if its concerns are not addressed, teachers would take further action, including wearing red armbands and embarking on protest marches to express their dissatisfaction.

The association emphasized that its actions are motivated by the need to protect its members, stating that if one teacher is targeted, all teachers are at risk. Our investigations have revealed the student is remorseful and begging for forgiveness.

GNAT stressed that while it remains committed to discipline in schools and the welfare of teachers, it expects authorities to act promptly to prevent further escalation.