The Ghana TVET Service has strongly condemned the alleged misconduct of Mr. Charles Akwasi Aidoo, Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, which was captured in a viral video involving a female student.
In a statement issued in Accra on Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Service described the conduct as a gross abuse of authority, a violation of trust, and an affront to the values of dignity and safety that schools are expected to uphold.
“Educational leaders are entrusted with a sacred duty: to protect learners, model integrity, and create safe environments for growth. Any breach of this duty erodes public trust and undermines the values on which Ghana’s education system stands.
“The Service will not condone conduct that places learners at risk or tarnishes the noble teaching profession,” the statement said.
The Service noted that while KNUST SHS does not fall directly under its jurisdiction, it stands in solidarity with all institutions committed to protecting learners. It called on the relevant education authorities, law enforcement agencies, and the judicial system to investigate the matter swiftly and take decisive action to ensure justice and deter future misconduct.
The statement further highlighted the Ghana TVET Service’s ongoing Safe School Initiative, a nationwide programme aimed at safeguarding students from abuse, harassment, and maltreatment while ensuring schools remain secure spaces for learning and growth.
Reassuring parents, students, and the public, the Service reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on abuse and misconduct within its institutions. It warned that any principal or institutional head found culpable of misconduct would face strict disciplinary action, including dismissal.
“As champions of the Safe School Initiative, leaders are expected to safeguard students’ dignity, security, and well-being while upholding the highest standards of accountability and professionalism,” the Service emphasised.
The Ghana TVET Service pledged to continue working with stakeholders to build a culture of accountability, respect, and safety across the country’s education system.
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