Barely a week after the educational community was shaken by a scandal at KNUST SHS, another disturbing viral video has emerged from Okadjakrom Senior High School (SHS) in the Oti Region.
The video which has taken over social media trends captures a teacher in a compromising act with a female student inside what appears to be his office on school premises.
The video which was secretly filmed through a the window shows the teacher engaging in the act student.
Also, while the act was ongoing, voices of the students who were recording the incident can be heard expressing disbelief and disgust.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with many accusing some teachers of exploiting their positions of authority to prey on female students.
GES Under Pressure To Act
The development has triggered strong calls for the Ghana Education Service (GES) to intervene.
Education stakeholders have argued that this is not merely a matter of professional misconduct but a potential crime that threatens student safety and undermines public trust in the education system.
The alleged actions constitute a serious breach of the GES Code of Conduct, which strictly prohibits:
Abuse of Authority and Trust: Teachers are forbidden from exploiting their positions to engage in inappropriate relationships with students.
Failure to Protect Learners: Every teacher has a duty of care to safeguard students from harm.
Professional Misconduct: Intimate relationships with students are classified as gross misconduct and grounds for dismissal.
Likely Consequences If Proven Guilty
Should investigations confirm the authenticity of the video, the teacher could face severe sanctions, including:
Immediate interdiction from duty pending a full investigation.
Summary dismissal from the Ghana Education Service for gross misconduct.
Revocation of teaching license by the National Teaching Council (NTC), permanently barring him from teaching.
Criminal prosecution, particularly if the student is a minor, which could result in defilement charges carrying heavy legal penalties.
The Ghana Education Service is yet to issue an official statement on the matter, but pressure is mounting for swift and decisive action to protect students and uphold the integrity of the teaching profession.
