By Grace Zigah
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted two teachers of Aduman Senior High School in the Ashanti Region following allegations of sexual abuse involving a 17-year-old male student, in a case that has raised fresh concerns about student safety and the responsibility of school authorities to protect learners under their care.
The two teachers, identified as Isaac Yankey and Palance Kwakye, have also been arrested by the Police as investigations continue into the disturbing allegations.
In a statement issued on Thursday, November 12, 2026, the GES confirmed that it had referred the matter to the Police after receiving reports of the alleged misconduct. The Service said the interdiction of the teachers would remain in force pending the outcome of the investigations.
The case came into the public domain following an emotional appeal by the mother of the alleged victim, a final-year student of the school, who called for justice for her son and accountability over what she described as an ordeal involving the two teachers.
Speaking on Lawson TV on November 10, 2026, the mother recounted how she became suspicious about her son’s health after he returned home complaining of being unwell.
She said her concerns prompted further enquiries into his condition, which allegedly led her to uncover what she described as sexual abuse involving the two teachers.
The mother further accused the teachers of attempting to conceal the incident rather than allowing the circumstances surrounding her son’s condition to be properly investigated.
Her public appeal has brought renewed attention to the responsibility of teachers and school management to protect students, particularly minors who depend on educational institutions for both academic development and personal safety.
The GES has indicated that it acted after receiving reports of the alleged misconduct and subsequently referred the matter to the Police for investigation. The arrest of the two teachers marks a significant development in the case, although the allegations are yet to be established through the investigative and judicial processes.
The Service also disclosed that the affected student had been provided with psychosocial support to safeguard his well-being while investigations continue.
