By Daniel Bampoe
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed Charles Akwasi Aidoo, the Assistant Headmaster in charge of Academics at KNUST Senior High School, following a viral video that showed him fondling the breast of a female student in a classroom.
In a press release issued on Monday, September 29, 2025, and signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, management described the incident as “grave misconduct”. It confirmed that Aidoo had been removed from his position with immediate effect.
He has also been barred from accessing the school premises while investigations continue.
Viral Video Sparks Outrage
The scandal erupted after the video, allegedly recorded secretly, surfaced on social media late last week.
The footage, which quickly spread across multiple platforms, showed the senior educator in an intimate act with a student, raising widespread public anger and calls for swift disciplinary action.
The clip has triggered heated discussions among parents, teachers, and education stakeholders, with many questioning the safety of female students in boarding institutions and the conduct of senior staff entrusted with their care.
GES Reacts Swiftly
According to the GES statement, it views the matter with “utmost seriousness,” reiterating its commitment to safeguarding the teaching profession’s integrity and protecting students’ welfare.
“Management assures the general public, stakeholders, parents, and students that due process will be followed, and the appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with the code of conduct of the Ghana Education Service,” the release stated.
GES further condemned any acts that compromise the dignity and safety of students, adding that the case will serve as a reminder that professional misconduct has no place in Ghana’s education system.
Past Incidents
This case is not the first time a senior educator has been implicated in inappropriate behavior toward students.
In previous years, similar scandals have rocked the education sector, including the 2018 “BBC Africa Eye” documentary on sexual harassment in universities and several disciplinary cases within second-cycle institutions.
