Adenta Court Orders Students to Compensate Teacher Over Assault
An Adenta Circuit Court has ordered three young men to pay GH¢4,000 each as compensation to a teacher they assaulted, in a case that has sparked renewed concerns about discipline and safety in Ghana’s schools.
The students, Hassan Bashiru and Mohassan Bashiru, both of Frafraha Community Day Senior High School, and Mustapha Sani, popularly known as “Dady,” an okada rider were found guilty after changing their initial pleas. In addition to the compensation, the court directed the trio to sign a two-year bond of good behaviour or face a two-year custodial sentence if they default.
The compensation is to be paid to Mr Nicolas Teye, a Social Studies teacher at West Africa Senior High School (WASS), who was the complainant in the case.
According to court proceedings, the incident occurred on February 13, 2026, when the accused persons reportedly went to WASS during school hours to visit their girlfriends. Mr Teye confronted them and asked them to leave the classroom, but they refused, prompting intervention from other teachers who eventually forced them off the school premises.
However, the situation escalated later that same day when the trio returned, arriving on motorbikes and a bicycle. They reportedly confronted Mr Teye and physically assaulted him.
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The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Maxwell Lanyo, told the court that Hassan Bashiru allegedly struck the teacher on the head with a stick, causing him to lose consciousness. Mr Teye sustained a serious head injury and was rushed to the Pantang Government Hospital, where medical personnel recommended an MRI scan due to the severity of his condition.
The accused persons were arrested on February 16, 2026, and later admitted to the offences in their caution statements. They were initially charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, unlawful presence on school premises, and assault. Hassan Bashiru faced an additional charge of causing harm.
Appearing before the court with their legal representatives, the accused persons changed their pleas from not guilty to guilty, leading to the court’s ruling.
The presiding judge emphasized the need for discipline and respect for authority within educational institutions, warning that failure to comply with the court’s orders would result in imprisonment.
The case highlights growing concerns about student misconduct and the safety of teachers, with stakeholders calling for stricter enforcement of school regulations and stronger measures to protect teachers.
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