The Kade District Court in 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 .

Four of the accused persons, who are above 18 years, were remanded into prison custody, while the other accused, a 17-year-old juvenile, was remanded into police custody. 

All five  are expected to reappear before the court on January 20, 2026, with the juvenile’s case to be handled by a Juvenile Court.

Family members and some of the accused persons broke down in tears when put in police vehicle and driven away.

Background

In December 2025, NAGRAT issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Ghana Education Service and the Ghana Police Service, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of all persons involved in the assault of a teacher at Kade SHTS.

The victim, Michael Quayson, was ambushed on the evening of October 5, 2025, by eight individuals, including some former students, while returning home from town. He was allegedly beaten for nearly 20 minutes after enforcing strict supervision during examinations.

A video of the attack later went viral on social media, sparking nationwide outrage among teachers and the general public.

One suspect was initially arrested and granted bail, while others went into hiding.

Addressing the media in Koforidua at the time, Mr. Awoonor-Yevu warned that failure by authorities to prosecute the perpetrators and compensate the victim would compel teachers to embark on a nationwide sit-down strike, potentially disrupting 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 warned.

NAGRAT has described the incident as part of an alarming rise in violent attacks against teachers, particularly linked to examination invigilation, stressing that no educator should suffer physical harm or psychological trauma for performing their duties.