The GES has taken actions against several teachers over sexually-related matters
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has had to take disciplinary actions against some teachers and school administrators over allegations of sexual misconducts in various senior high schools across the country.
This GhanaWeb article chronicles some three instances in 2025, during which the service has taken decisive actions following allegations of sexual misconduct, demonstrating its commitment to protect learners and ensuring student safety.
KNUST SHS Assistant Headmaster
On September 29, 2025, GES interdicted Charles A Aidoo, Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, after a viral video allegedly involving him and a female student romantically exposed surfaced on social media.
According to the GES, the decision was made to protect the integrity of the teaching profession.
He was also prohibited from entering the school premises while investigations continued.
Okadjakrom SHS teacher
Richard Tibetor, a teacher at Okadjakrom Senior High Technical School in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region, was also interdicted following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing him in a compromising position with a female student.
In a statement dated October 2, 2025, and signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, the GES described his alleged conduct as “unacceptable, unethical, and a gross violation of the professional code of conduct for teachers.”
Okadjakrom SHTS teacher interdicted by GES over alleged sexual misconduct
It further confirmed that he had been interdicted with immediate effect and barred from entering the school while investigations were underway.
GES assured parents and the public that it remained committed to protecting students.
Dzodze-Penyi SHS
The most recent case occurred in December 2025 when the headmaster of Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School was asked to step aside over allegations of sexual misconduct.
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In a statement dated December 6, 2025, the GES said the directive was issued to ensure a thorough and impartial investigation.
According to the statement, the temporary removal from office was intended to “guarantee the integrity of the investigative process and preclude any real or perceived interference.”
It noted that while stepping aside does not imply guilt, it serves as a procedural safeguard to ensure transparency, accountability and fairness as investigations continue.
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