GES dismisses 10 teachers, terminates one appointment over sexual misconduct
The Ghana Education Service (GES) says it has dismissed ten teachers and terminated the appointment of another over sexual misconduct, as concerns mount over the safety of students in schools across the country. The Service says it remains committed to ensuring that teachers who abuse their positions of trust are held accountable, with disciplinary action […]
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed ten teachers and terminated the appointment of one over allegations of sexual misconduct, as concerns grow regarding student safety nationwide. Director-General Professor Ernest Kofi Davis emphasized that the Service takes allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and imposes appropriate sanctions when wrongdoing is established following investigations.
The incident follows renewed public outrage over sexual abuse allegations at Obuasi Senior High Technical School in the Ashanti Region, where headmaster Zakaria Abdulai is under investigation. The Ministry of Education has referred the case to the Ghana Police Service for further inquiry. This development has prompted increased scrutiny of how schools handle sexual abuse complaints and the adequacy of existing reporting and disciplinary systems.
The GES has directed key regional education officials to step aside while investigations continue to maintain the integrity of the process. Child protection advocates have called for stronger safeguarding measures and greater accountability among school administrators in light of the ongoing scrutiny and the need to ensure safe learning environments for students.
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