The Ghana Education Service has interdicted the Assistant Headmaster in charge of Academic Affairs of the KNUST Senior High School in Kumasi. The action by GES follows circulation of a viral video on social media showing him fondling the breast of a female student in his office.
In a statement, Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenny, disclosed the assistant headmaster, Charles A. Aidoo, has also been barred from visiting the school while investigations continued.
“The attention of the Management of the Ghana Education Service was drawn to a viral video circulating on social media, allegedly involving Charles Akwasi Aidoo in a compromised position with a female student. Management views this matter with utmost seriousness,” the statement said.
According to Mr. Fenny the Service was committed to protecting the welfare of students and maintaining discipline within the teaching profession.
He added that due process would be followed and any disciplinary action would be taken in accordance with the Service’s code of conduct.
