Aduman SHS case: ‘Misconduct will not be tolerated’ – Dr. Apaak warns education stakeholders

Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has reiterated that no individual within Ghana’s education sector will be shielded from accountability for misconduct, regardless of their position.

He said the government remained determined to protect students and other members of the school community, stressing that disciplinary standards applied equally to teaching staff, non-teaching staff, students and parents.

Dr. Apaak made the remarks following the Ghana Education Service’s (GES) decision to interdict two teachers of Aduman Senior High School, Isaac Yankey and Palance Kwakye, over alleged sexual misconduct involving a male student.

“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,” he stated.

He further warned against attempts to conceal allegations of abuse, declaring that “the days of sweeping allegations of abuse and misconduct are long gone.”

The GES, in a statement dated November 12, 2026, said the matter had been referred to the Police for investigation following reports of the alleged incident.

The two staff members have since been arrested by the Police and interdicted by the Service pending the outcome of investigations.

The alleged victim has also been provided with psychosocial support to safeguard his well-being.

Dr. Apaak’s comments come against the backdrop of other recent concerns about teacher conduct in schools, including a violent incident at Techiman Senior High School involving teachers and a student, which was referred to GES for investigation earlier in November.

In that case, the Deputy Minister called for urgent investigations and appropriate sanctions against those found culpable.

The Education Ministry has repeatedly emphasised the need to protect students and maintain professional standards within schools.

The Aduman SHS case remains under investigation, with the two teachers yet to be found guilty of the allegations against them.