A Nyinahin SHS teacher accused of assaulting an 18-year-old student has been re-arraigned and granted GH₵80,000 bail by the District Court.
By EducateGhana.com | Education and Legal Affairs Desk
A 39-year-old teacher who has been accused of assaulting a student of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region has been re-arraigned before the Nyinahin District Court.
The accused teacher, Eric Apaflo Buernortey, appeared before the court on Friday and pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault.
This marks the second time the teacher has appeared before the court after the case first came to public attention on June 8, 2026.
Court Grants Teacher GH₵80,000 Bail with Reporting Conditions
The Nyinahin District Court, presided over by a relieving judge, Lord Delvin Essandoh, admitted the accused to bail in the sum of GH₵80,000.
The court also directed that the bail should be supported by three sureties, who must be residents within the court’s jurisdiction.
As part of the bail conditions, Mr. Buernortey has been ordered to report to the case investigator every two weeks on Mondays.
The court further cautioned the public against spreading misinformation regarding the case and stated that inaccurate information would not be tolerated.
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Police Reopen Case After Earlier Discharge of Teacher
According to reports, the teacher was initially arraigned after the incident was reported on June 8, 2026.
However, the Police later withdrew the matter, resulting in the accused being discharged.
Following further developments, the case has now returned to court, with the accused facing the assault charge.
The legal process is expected to continue as investigations and court proceedings progress.
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Prosecution Details Events Leading to Alleged Assault
The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Eric Owusu, told the court that the complainant, Patricia Chibu, is an 18-year-old final-year student of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School.
The prosecution stated that the accused teacher was also a tutor at the school and caretaker of Adusei Hostel, located near the school.
According to the prosecution, on June 8, 2026, at about midday, the teacher cautioned the complainant and other male students staying at the hostel over alleged misconduct.
The court heard that during the confrontation, the student allegedly insulted and mocked the teacher, leading to an escalation of the situation.
The prosecution alleged that the teacher subsequently assaulted the student.
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Police Prevent Alleged Mob Attack on Teacher
The prosecution further told the court that after the incident, the student invited some residents who allegedly attempted to attack the teacher.
A Police Patrol Team reportedly intervened and prevented further violence. The teacher was rescued and taken to the Police Station together with the student.
The student was issued a Police Medical Form to seek treatment and later returned the form endorsed by a medical officer.
Police investigations were conducted, and a caution statement was obtained from the accused teacher.
EducationGhana Monitoring Developments
EducationGhana.com will continue monitoring the court proceedings and provide updates as official information becomes available.
The case has renewed discussions about maintaining discipline in schools while ensuring the protection of both students and teachers through lawful procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the teacher involved in the Nyinahin assault case?
The accused teacher is Eric Apaflo Buernortey, a tutor at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School.
What charge does the teacher face?
He has been charged with assault and has pleaded not guilty.
How much bail was granted?
The court granted him bail of GH₵80,000 with three sureties.
When did the alleged incident happen?
The incident reportedly occurred on June 8, 2026.
Source: Court proceedings and prosecution summary
