The Ghana Education Service (GES) has removed Mr. Charles Akwasi Aidoo, Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, from office following a viral video allegedly showing him in a compromised position with a female student.
In a statement issued on Monday, September 29, the GES described the matter as one of utmost seriousness and said Mr. Aidoo has been prohibited from returning to the school while investigations continue.
“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, Mr. Aidoo has already been removed from office, and prohibited from going to the school while thorough investigations are being carried out,” the statement said.
GES assured parents, stakeholders, and the public that due process will be followed, and appropriate disciplinary action taken in accordance with its code of conduct.
The statement, signed by the Head of Public Relations, Mr. Daniel Fenyi, reaffirmed the GES’s commitment to professionalism and child protection.
“We strongly condemn any acts that compromise the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of students,” it added.
Below is a copy of the statement:
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
