Teacher reappears in court for allegedly assaulting student

Eric Apaflo Buernortey, a 39-year-old teacher, reappeared before the Nyinahin District Court on Friday for allegedly assaulting a student at Nyinahin in the Ashanti Region. He pleaded not guilty to the assault charge. This was the second time he had been arraigned, with the first arraignment occurring after the issue broke out on June 8, 2026. During the first arraignment, the matter was withdrawn by the Police and he was discharged. The Nyinahin District Court, presided over by a relieving judge, Mr. Lord Delvin Essandoh, admitted Buernortey to bail in the sum of GHC80,000 with three sureties, who are to be residents within the jurisdiction of the court. The court also directed the teacher to report to the case investigator every two weeks on Mondays and cautioned the public against any misinformation, stating, "The public is hereby cautioned against any misinformation in respect of the matter as any misinformation would not be tolerated."

The Prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Eric Owusu, stated that the complainant, Patricia Chibu, is an 18-year-old final year student of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School. Buernortey is a tutor at the same school and a caretaker of Adusei Hostel adjacent to the school. On June 8, 2026, at about 12:00 noon, Buernortey cautioned Chibu and other male students occupying the hostel over misconduct. During the confrontation, Chibu insulted and mocked Buernortey, which offended him. Consequently, the teacher attacked and assaulted Chibu, who then invited some town folks to the scene who attempted to lynch him.