By Enock Akonnor (Managing Editor) enockakonnor2013@gmail.com
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A wave of disturbing sexual misconduct allegations involving senior high school educators has prompted a national outcry, with the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) issuing an urgent call for a Commission of Inquiry into what it describes as a “systemic failure” to protect students in Ghana’s public and private high schools.
In a press release issued today, GNACOPS expressed grave concern over recent incidents of sexual misconduct involving school authorities, citing a broader culture of silence, fear, and institutional neglect that has allowed such abuse to fester.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) recently confirmed two high-profile cases that have sparked national outrage. On September 29, 2025, the Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, Mr. Charles A. Aidoo, was removed from office following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing him in a compromising situation with a female student.
Just days later, on October 2, 2025, Mr. Mfo Richard Tibetor of Okadjakrom Senior High Technical School was interdicted over similar allegations involving a student.
“These incidents are not isolated,” GNACOPS stated. “Conversations with parents, teachers, and students suggest that sexual misconduct is far more widespread than what is publicly acknowledged.”
The council emphasized that many victims remain silent due to fear, stigma, and a lack of institutional support. It also raised troubling concerns about possible complicity among some female staff in covering up or facilitating such misconduct.
A Constitutional Call to Action
Quoting Article 295 of the 1992 Constitution which defines public interest as relating to the welfare, safety, health, and dignity of citizens, GNACOPS framed the issue as one of urgent national concern.
“The exploitation of school girls and boys by those in authority is a direct assault on our national morality and the integrity of our education system,” said Obenfo Nana Kwasi Gyetuah, GNACOPS’ National Executive Director.
The organization is calling on His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the Council of State, and Parliament to invoke Article 278 of the Constitution, which allows the President to establish a Commission of Inquiry into issues of significant public interest.
Proposed Mandate of the Commission
GNACOPS proposes that the commission be tasked with:
1. Investigating the prevalence and patterns of sexual misconduct across all Senior High Schools in Ghana.
2. Exposing networks of complicity, including school leaders and district officials involved in cover-ups.
3. Recommending policy and legal reforms to bolster student safety and institutional accountability.
4. Enhancing collaboration among education stakeholders, law enforcement, and civil society organizations.
A National Duty to Protect
GNACOPS, which represents thousands of private school stakeholders across the country, underscored the need for unified national action and urged other education stakeholders, teacher unions, school heads, parent associations, civil society groups, and religious institutions to join in demanding a safer, abuse-free educational environment.
“Silence is no longer an option,” the statement said. “Ghana’s children deserve to be educated in schools where safety and dignity are non-negotiable.”
As public confidence in the education system continues to waver, the proposed Commission of Inquiry is being seen as a crucial first step in addressing a deep-rooted problem that threatens the very foundation of Ghana’s future.
Source; www.leakyghana.com
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