GES Removes KNUST SHS Assistant Headmaster Over Viral Video Scandal

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has taken swift disciplinary action against Mr. Charles Akwasi Aidoo, Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing him in a compromising situation with a female student, as publicly disclosed by the GES on Monday, September 29.

The video, which surfaced on social media over the weekend, triggered widespread public outrage and raised serious concerns about student safety and professional conduct within Ghana’s educational institutions. Though the footage remains unverified in terms of origin and context, its implications were grave enough to prompt immediate intervention.

In a statement released on Monday, September 29, and signed by Head of Public Relations Mr. Daniel Fenny, GES confirmed Mr. Aidoo’s removal from his post and barred him from accessing school premises pending further investigation. “Management views this matter with utmost seriousness,” the statement read, emphasizing GES’s commitment to protecting students and maintaining discipline within the teaching profession.

GES reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on misconduct involving students and assured the public that due process would be followed in accordance with its code of conduct.

This incident adds to a growing list of controversies involving school authorities and students, raising questions about:

The effectiveness of safeguarding policies in Ghanaian schools

The role of digital media in exposing misconduct

The psychological and reputational impact on students involved

While the investigation continues, this case underscores the urgent need for:

Strengthened teacher vetting and training on ethical boundaries

Clearer protocols for handling student-teacher interactions

Support systems for students affected by abuse or inappropriate behavior

Social media has been ablaze with commentary, ranging from calls for criminal prosecution to demands for systemic reform in school governance. Many users praised GES for its prompt response, while others urged for transparency in the investigative process.