The Ghana Education Service (GES) has removed from office Mr Charles Akwasi Aidoo, Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School (SHS).
Mr Aidoo was removed from office because he was found “in a compromising position with a female student.”
A statement issued and signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, GES, said, “We strongly condemn any acts that compromise the safety, dignity and well-being of students.”
The statement said the attention of the Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) had been drawn to a viral video circulating on social media, allegedly involving Mr. Charles Akwasi Aidoo, the Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST SHS, in a compromised position with a female student.
The statement said, “Management views this matter with utmost seriousness. In line with our commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the teaching profession and ensuring the safety and welfare of students under our care.”
According to the statement, Mr Aidoo has already been removed from office and prohibited from going to the school while thorough investigations are carried out.
GES Management assured the public, stakeholders, parents and students that due process would be followed, and the appropriate disciplinary action would be taken in accordance with the code of conduct of the Ghana Education Service.
The statement said GES remained committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and child protection in all our schools