Prosper Tachie, a teacher at T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, has been elected President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) after defeating incumbent Rev. Isaac Owusu in a closely contested national election held in Accra.

Mr Tachie secured 436 votes, representing 61.75 per cent of the total valid ballots cast. Rev. Owusu garnered 266 votes, accounting for 37.78 per cent, while a third contender, Charles K. Amponsah, polled two votes, representing 0.28 per cent.

The election took place during GNAT’s 7th National Delegates Conference at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Auditorium, where delegates from all regions of the country converged to elect new national officers.

Out of 706 ballots cast, 704 were deemed valid, with two rejected.

As president-elect, Mr Tachie is expected to spearhead GNAT’s engagement with government and other key stakeholders on critical issues affecting teachers.

These include improved working conditions, fair remuneration, professional development, and the enhancement of teaching and learning environments nationwide.

However, the election outcome is already facing legal scrutiny. Mr Amponsah, a teacher at Asare Bediako Senior High School, has filed an injunction at the Accra High Court challenging the process.

In his petition, he cited alleged violations of GNAT’s constitution, procedural lapses, and concerns over the credibility of the delegates’ register used for the polls.

The court action introduces uncertainty as the Association awaits further developments following the closely watched leadership transition.