WASSCE invigilation: Kade court remands five students over assault on teacher

The Kade District Court has remanded five students for assaulting a teacher at Kade Senior High Technical School over his strict supervision during WASSCE examinations.

The court, sitting on Wednesday, January 7, ordered four of the accused persons, all above 18 years, to be held in prison custody, while a 17-year-old juvenile was remanded into police custody. All five pleaded guilty to the charges.

They are expected to reappear before the court on January 20, 2026, with proceedings involving the juvenile to be handled separately by a Juvenile Court, in line with legal requirements.

The case stems from the assault of Michael Quayson, a teacher at Kade Senior High Technical School in the Kwaebibirim Municipality of the Eastern Region.

The attack, which occurred on October 5, 2025, sparked outrage among teachers and education stakeholders nationwide.

According to the Quayson family, the teacher was ambushed between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. while returning home from town.

They said he was attacked near his residence by a group of students, including some former students of the school, after he briefly stopped along the way. Relatives who rushed out upon hearing the disturbance said the assailants fled before they arrived.

Investigations later suggested that Mr Quayson’s strict discipline on campus and vigilance during the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) may have motivated the assault. A video of the incident, which circulated widely on social media, intensified public concern and led to police action.

Personnel from the Ghana Police Service Cyber Security Unit, with support from the Kade Police, arrested five suspects on Monday, January 5, 2026.

The suspects reportedly travelled from Accra to Kade and were picked up as part of ongoing investigations into the case.

Eastern Regional Chairman of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Awoonor Yevu Godwin, earlier confirmed that the suspects would be put before the court, describing the arrests as a critical step toward accountability.

In a statement, the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Education Service, Daniel Fenyi, said the court’s decision underscores the resolve of the Ministry of Education and the GES to protect teachers and uphold the integrity of national examinations.

The public has renewed calls for stronger security measures for teachers, warning that attacks on educators could undermine discipline and confidence within the education system if left unchecked.