The Kade District Court in the Eastern Region on Wednesday remanded five accused persons in connection with the brutal assault of Michael Quayson, a teacher at Kade Senior High Technical School (SHTS), after they pleaded guilty to charges brought against them.
Four of the accused persons, all adults aged 18 and above, were remanded into prison custody, while the fifth accused, a 17-year-old juvenile, was remanded into police custody pending further proceedings. The juvenile’s case will be handled separately by a Juvenile Court.
All five accused persons are expected to reappear before the court on January 20, 2026. Emotional scenes were witnessed at the court premises as family members and some of the accused broke down in tears while they were escorted into a police vehicle and driven away.
The case has drawn significant public attention following sustained pressure from the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT). In December 2025, the association issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Ghana Education Service and the Ghana Police Service, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of all individuals involved in the attack.
Michael Quayson was ambushed on the evening of October 5, 2025, by about eight individuals, including some former students, while returning home from town. He was allegedly beaten for nearly 20 minutes, reportedly in retaliation for enforcing strict supervision during examinations.
A video of the assault later surfaced on social media and went viral, triggering nationwide outrage among teachers and the general public. While one suspect was initially arrested and granted bail, several others reportedly went into hiding until recent developments.
Speaking to the media in Koforidua at the time, NAGRAT regional Chairman, Mr. Awoonor-Yevu Godwin, warned that any failure by authorities to prosecute the perpetrators and compensate the victim could force teachers to embark on a nationwide sit-down strike, a move that could disrupt the 2026 academic calendar.
“Justice must be swift and uncompromising, not only to serve as a deterrent but to restore confidence among teachers nationwide,” he stated.
NAGRAT has since described the incident as part of a disturbing rise in violent attacks against teachers, particularly during examination invigilation, stressing that no educator should be subjected to physical abuse or psychological trauma for carrying out legitimate professional duties.
Story: Nyamebeye Kofi Ansah Sasraku