The Ghana Police Service has arrested a teacher at the Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School following the alleged assault of an 18-year-old female student.
The suspect, identified as Mr. Eric Buenortey Akpafio, was picked up by law enforcement to assist with ongoing investigations into the incident.
Reacting to the development, education policy think tank Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) commended the police for their “swift action and ongoing investigations aimed at ensuring accountability and justice.”
In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the policy group condemned the incident, emphasizing that schools must remain safe havens where children and young people are supported to learn without fear. The organization reminded educators of their professional boundaries, stating that no disciplinary issue justifies physical confrontation or violence against a student.
“Teachers and all education personnel have a professional and ethical duty to uphold non-violent, child-centred and de-escalatory approaches to discipline, behaviour management and classroom control,” the statement read.
Eduwatch has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to step in immediately to ensure the victim receives comprehensive medical care and “appropriate psychosocial support”.
The group also urged the GES to initiate internal disciplinary proceedings against the teacher and make the findings public to ensure transparency.
To prevent future occurrences, the civil society organization urged the Ministry of Education to introduce stricter safeguarding mechanisms.
It recommended institutional reforms that include pre-service and regular criminal background checks during teacher recruitment, licensing, and supervision to guarantee that schools across the country remain safe environments.
By:: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
