Education Think Tank, Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch), has strongly condemned the reported sexual misconduct involving the Assistant Headmaster of KNUST Senior High School and a female student.
In a statement released on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Eduwatch described the alleged act as reprehensible, emphasizing that it undermines the sanctity of the school environment and endangers the safety and dignity of learners, especially girls.
“Schools must remain safe spaces where children are protected, nurtured, and empowered to learn without fear of abuse,” the statement asserted.
Eduwatch commended the Ghana Education Service (GES) for acting swiftly to remove the officer from office and bar him from the school while investigations proceed. The think tank also urged the GES Headquarters and the Ashanti Regional Directorate to conduct a thorough, transparent probe—not only into the specific incident but also into the broader nature of relationships between male staff and female students at the institution.
The group called on the National Teaching Council to permanently revoke the teaching licence of the accused if found culpable, arguing that his continued presence in the profession poses a significant risk to the safety of girls.
Eduwatch reiterated its commitment to promoting accountability in Ghana’s education system to curb sexual violence in schools. It also urged the Ministry of Education and the GES to strengthen the enforcement of safeguarding policies, ensuring all learners have access to a safe, supportive environment.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
