Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has condemned the alleged assault of a female student by a teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region, saying such misconduct will not be tolerated in Ghana’s schools.
His reaction follows the circulation of a viral video said to show the teacher physically confronting the student on campus, an incident that has triggered public outrage and renewed concerns about student safety and teacher conduct.
In a Facebook post, Dr Apaak said the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service had been directed to investigate the matter thoroughly.
“The DG of the GES has been directed to investigate the despicable conduct of the so-called teacher. This is necessary because not everyone teaching in a school is an employee of the GES,” he stated.
Dr Apaak said while students are expected to be disciplined and obey school rules, teachers and school authorities must also meet the highest standards of professionalism.
“Much as we would not accept indiscipline and misconduct from students, so too would we not tolerate the same from teachers and managers of our schools,” he said.
He further disclosed that the teacher involved has already been arrested by the police and will go through the legal process as investigations continue.
“Even as the GES conducts its investigations, we can report that the said teacher has since been arrested by the police for assault. The law would take its course, and if confirmed that the said teacher is a staff of GES, he would be sanctioned accordingly,” he added.
The Ghana Education Service has also confirmed that investigations are underway, with the Ashanti Regional Education Directorate expected to submit a detailed report on the incident.
Meanwhile, both the teacher and the student are reportedly undergoing medical examination as part of the ongoing investigations.
The case has intensified discussion around discipline, professionalism and the protection of students in schools, with many calling for stricter enforcement of standards to ensure safe learning environments.
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