GES removes KNUST SHS Assistant Headmaster for allegedly fondling student
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has removed Mr. Charles Akwasi Aidoo, Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, from office following the circulation of a viral video on social media allegedly involving him in a compromising situation with a female student.
In a statement signed by its Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, the GES said it views the incident with the utmost seriousness and has barred Mr. Aidoo from entering the school premises while investigations are ongoing.
“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 read.
The Service assured the public, stakeholders, parents, and students that due process will be followed and that any disciplinary action taken will be in line with the GES code of conduct.
It further reiterated its commitment to professionalism, discipline, and child protection across all schools, stressing that it “strongly condemns any acts that compromise the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of students.”
