A primary school teacher in Ghana faced physical assault from parents after a student reported that the teacher had been consuming pupils’ food during class.
The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media platforms, including X (formerly known as Twitter), has sparked significant public discourse.
In the video, the teacher is seen being restrained by several individuals while a woman, presumed to be the student’s mother, confronts and physically assaults him.
A man, believed to be the child’s father, is also observed confronting the teacher.
The footage has elicited a range of reactions online, with many expressing concern over the appropriateness of the parent’s actions.
This incident has brought back ongoing tensions between educators and parents regarding disciplinary measures and conduct within Ghanaian schools and Africa in general.
Similar incidents have been reported in the past, such as a case in Tamale where a teacher was attacked by a parent for caning a pupil, leading to the temporary closure of the school.
As discussions continue, stakeholders are calling for thorough investigations and the implementation of measures to ensure the safety and well-being of both teachers and students in educational environments.