We Have Beautiful Single Female Teachers — GNAT President Jokingly Urges Male Teachers to Look Within”

A lighthearted but attention-grabbing remark by the President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Rev. Isaac Owusu, has sparked massive reactions online after he playfully advised male teachers to “look within” if they are in need of companionship.

Speaking at a teachers’ gathering, Rev. Owusu humorously said, “Male teachers, we [GNAT] are pleading with you, if you want to do the ‘thing’, we have nice and beautiful female teachers who are single.”

The comment, which was delivered amid laughter from the audience, has quickly gone viral on social media, with many Ghanaians sharing mixed but amused reactions. Some interpreted the statement as a witty way of promoting unity and relationships within the teaching profession, while others said the GNAT President might have gone a little too far with his choice of words.

Social media users have since turned the quote into memes and trending hashtags like #GNATLoveAffair, #TeacherRomance, and #LoveInTheStaffRoom. Many teachers also joined the fun online, sharing pictures of themselves with captions like “Available GNAT member – single and beautiful!”

Others, however, have called for public figures to exercise caution when making jokes in official settings. “It might have been harmless fun, but sometimes, words can easily be misunderstood, especially in today’s media climate,” a teacher from Kumasi told GhanaMedia.cc.

Meanwhile, Rev. Isaac Owusu has not issued any official clarification, but sources close to the GNAT leadership say his comment was made in jest and was intended to lighten the mood during an otherwise serious conference.

The Ghana National Association of Teachers, one of the country’s most influential unions, has recently been in the news for its firm stance on teachers’ welfare, salary negotiations, and educational reforms. This latest viral moment, though unrelated to policy, has unexpectedly given the association a humorous spotlight.

Whether jokingly or not, Rev. Owusu’s remarks have brought smiles across social media — and perhaps sparked new conversations about relationships and bonding among educators.

As one user humorously wrote on X (Twitter):

“GNAT just launched the biggest dating site for teachers without even knowing it!”