The Toase District Court has struck out the assault case involving teacher Eric Afful and a female student at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region, following a court session held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Key Details
Why This Matters
The case had intensified tensions after the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) threatened to boycott the ongoing WASSCE (West African Senior School Certificate Examination) over the matter . Striking out the case has eased this tension.
Court’s Recommendation
The court urged both parties and their families to reconcile and resolve the matter peacefully through an out-of-court settlement .
GNAT’s Response
Professor Elvis Binney, Ashanti Regional Chairman of GNAT, appealed to:
- Civil society organizations and the public to refrain from making prejudicial comments about the teacher
- Individuals to avoid issuing threats against Mr. Afful as efforts are made to resolve the matter peacefully
The case has officially ended, with reconciliation efforts taking priority over continued legal proceedings.
Background
A few days ago, a teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in Ghana’s Ashanti Region was captured in a viral video that appears to show him physically assaulting a female student. The incident triggered widespread public outrage.
The video, which spread rapidly on social media, depicts the teacher in a physical confrontation with the student on the school premises. Bystanders in the footage can be heard pleading with the teacher to stop as the situation escalated.
The incident provoked strong condemnation across Ghana, with many citizens demanding full accountability and stricter measures to protect students from abuse in educational settings. Education advocates called for improved conflict resolution mechanisms in schools and greater emphasis on professional conduct among teachers.
Way Forward
Following the court’s ruling today, June 10th, the case is expected to continue dominating national discussions on student welfare, appropriate disciplinary practices, and the broader responsibility of schools to ensure safe learning environments.
