The Ghana National Association of Teachers, (GNAT) says they feel disrespected to be called “pure criminals” by the former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, (GIMPA), Professor Stephen Adei.
They however called on the educationist to with immediate effect apologise to them for the name calling.
Professor Stephen Adei on Thursday, 24th January 2019, in an interview with Class FM said that, Ghanaian teachers in public basic schools are “pure criminals” because "they do not teach” yet take their salaries and send their children to private schools.
According to him, the attitude of the teachers was affecting the quality of education at the primary level.
Speaking on the issue, the Central Regional Chairman of GNAT, Dr Isaac Owusu, described Prof Adei's comment as “unfortunate”.
"I’ve also heard what our senior comrade, Prof Stephen Adei has said about the teachers in this country, and, in fact, this is not the first time he's spoken. He's our elder and a very respectable man, so, we sometimes don't want to be treating him like we do to others . . .”
“It is, indeed, an insult. Yes, indeed, like in every institution or profession, you may find one or two teachers among us who may be doing what is not expected, but that doesn't mean you should generalise it that all teachers are criminals.
“It is very unfortunate, so, we, the GNAT members in the region, are calling on him to apologise to all teachers before he incurs our wrath," He told Ahomka FM.
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