Gov’t considers legal backing for GES Code of Conduct – Education Minister

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has indicated that the government is contemplating legalizing the Ghana Education Service (GES) Code of Conduct to ensure that teachers guilty of misconduct face decisive action, in line with the law. This proposition stems from a recent incident at Pepease D/A Junior High School, located in the Ashanti Region, where two teachers were involved in a physical altercation on school premises.

During a session in Parliament on Tuesday, November 10, Mr Iddrisu disclosed that the GES had been mandated to investigate the incident and enforce strict disciplinary measures against the involved teachers. "Mr Speaker, in several instances, the government has decided to elevate the Ghana Education Service Code of Conduct to a legal framework to ensure that offenders are dealt with swiftly and in accordance with the law," he informed the assembly.

The Minister emphasized the GES's seriousness in addressing unprofessional conduct among teachers, especially when such incidents occur in front of students. Concerning the Pepease D/A JHS case, the Ashanti Regional Director of Education has been tasked with conducting a thorough investigation and presenting the findings to the GES Director-General.

He further explained that appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken as per the GES Code of Conduct and the Public Services Regulations. "Mr Speaker, we are committed to having the GES conduct a comprehensive investigation and implementing the necessary sanctions," he reassured the House.