The Ghana Education Service has dismissed the Assistant Headmaster in charge of Academics at KNUST Senior High School in Kumasi after a video widely shared online allegedly showed him in an inappropriate situation with a female student.
In a statement released on Monday, September 29, 2025, and signed by Head of Public Relations Daniel Fenny, the Service announced that Charles A. Aidoo has also been prohibited from visiting the school while an investigation is underway.
“The attention of the Management of the Ghana Education Service was drawn to a viral video circulating on social media, allegedly involving Mr Charles Akwasi Aidoo in a compromised position with a female student. Management views this matter with utmost seriousness,” the statement read.
Fenny stressed that the Service remained committed to safeguarding students’ welfare and ensuring discipline across the teaching profession. He noted that due process would be followed and that any sanctions would align with the GES code of conduct.
The video’s circulation has triggered sharp criticism from the public, with many demanding swift accountability. GES reiterated its stance on professionalism, saying it condemns any actions that jeopardize student safety or undermine their dignity.
Read the statement below.
