Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has issued a stern warning that the government will no longer tolerate misconduct or the concealment of abuse within Ghana’s educational institutions.
His remarks follow an official announcement by the Ghana Education Service (GES) confirming the interdiction of two teachers at Aduman Senior High School over allegations of sexual misconduct.
In a statement signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, and dated November 12, 2026, the GES identified the affected staff members as Mr. Isaac Yankey and Mr. Palance Kwakye. According to the Service, management received reports of alleged sexual misconduct involving the two teachers against a male student at the school.
Following the receipt of the report, the GES swiftly referred the matter to the Ghana Police Service for criminal investigation. The two staff members have since been arrested by the Police in connection with the alleged incident, while management has placed them on interdiction pending the final outcome of the ongoing investigations.
To protect the welfare of the affected learner, the Service noted that the alleged victim has been provided with psychosocial support to safeguard his well-being. Management further assured the general public that appropriate measures will continue to be enforced to guarantee that all students learn in a safe and supportive environment.
Reacting to the development, Dr. Apaak threw his full weight behind the decisive action taken by the GES, reiterating the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to maintaining discipline and safety across all campuses.
He stressed that accountability applies equally to every individual connected to the academic space, warning that the era of shielding perpetrators is permanently over.
“We are determined to ensure that our schools remain safe environments for teaching and learning. As we have demonstrated so far, misconduct would not be tolerated from any stakeholder in the education sector: students, teaching, non-teaching staff or parents. The days of sweeping allegations of abuse and misconduct are long gone,” Dr. Apaak stated.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana