The Ghana Education Service (GES) has removed the Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, Charles Akwasi Aidoo, following the circulation of a viral video that allegedly showed him in a compromising situation with a female student.
The incident, which quickly gained widespread attention on social media, has sparked public concern over student safety and professional conduct within educational institutions across Ghana. watch video
In a statement, GES confirmed that it had taken immediate action by relieving the official of his duties and barring him from accessing the school premises pending the outcome of a full investigation.
According to the education authority, the matter is being treated with utmost seriousness in line with its commitment to safeguarding students and maintaining high standards of professionalism within the country’s educational system.
“Mr. Aidoo has already been removed from office and prohibited from going to the school while thorough investigations are being carried out,” the statement said.
GES further assured parents, guardians, and stakeholders that due process would be followed and that any disciplinary measures would be guided by the provisions of the Ghana Education Service Code of Conduct.
The service reiterated its commitment to protecting students from any form of misconduct, emphasizing that acts capable of compromising the safety, dignity, and well-being of learners would not be tolerated.
The controversy has generated intense debate across Ghana, with child rights advocates calling for stricter enforcement of safeguarding policies in schools.
The outcome of the inquiry is expected to determine whether further disciplinary or legal actions will be taken against the suspended school official.
The report is based on statements from the Ghana Education Service and subsequent media coverage of the investigation.
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