Kafui Danku questions teachers sending female students on personal errands to their homes

Actress and filmmaker Kafui Danku has expressed alarm over teachers entrusting female students with personal tasks, especially those requiring them to visit an adult's private home. In a pointed Facebook statement, Kafui posited that assigning such responsibilities to students raises concerns about potential sexual abuse and exploitation.

She queried whether assisting teachers with personal affairs constituted part of a student's obligations, particularly when it entailed a visit to an adult's private domain. "Is sending students on personal errands part of a teacher's job description? And why should young girls, in particular, be sent to teachers' homes?" she queried.

Her stance emerged after a prior post on the matter drew some resistance from educators who contested her apprehensions. Kafui acknowledged that not every teacher who assigns an errand may harbor ill intent; however, she emphasized that the risk of abuse necessitated clear boundaries between adults and minors under their care. According to her, a teacher's role is to educate, mentor, and safeguard students, not to put them in scenarios that could expose them to undue danger.

She cautioned against reacting to incidents as they occur, underscoring that child protection should not be viewed as an afterthought. The actress also implored parents to educate their children on personal boundaries and the notion that they are not obligated to perform personal chores for teachers or other adults, particularly when it involves entering private homes.

"We cannot wait for something terrible to happen before we begin asking the right questions," she stressed. Her remarks come in the wake of an exposé on alleged sexual assault at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, where 19 students accused the headmaster of misconduct.