The Ghana Education Service (GES) says it has dismissed ten teachers and terminated the appointment of another over sexual misconduct, as concerns mount over the safety of students in schools across the country.
The Service says it remains committed to ensuring that teachers who abuse their positions of trust are held accountable, with disciplinary action taken against those found culpable following investigations.
The disclosure comes amid renewed public outrage over allegations of sexual abuse involving students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School in the Ashanti Region.
The case has intensified scrutiny of how school authorities handle complaints of sexual abuse and whether existing reporting and disciplinary systems are sufficient to protect students.
The unfolding developments have renewed calls for stronger safeguarding mechanisms, improved monitoring of teachers’ conduct and greater accountability among school administrators.
Child protection advocates have consistently argued that schools must provide safe environments where students can report abuse without fear of intimidation, victimisation or retaliation.
The latest disciplinary figures from the GES are expected to intensify debate over the effectiveness of measures to tackle sexual misconduct in schools, particularly as parents and guardians demand stronger assurances that their children are safe in the care of educators.
The Service maintains that disciplinary action will be taken against staff found to have breached professional standards, while the ongoing investigations into the Obuasi case are expected to establish the facts and determine any further action.
