Ashanti GES investigates two Pepease D/A JHS teachers over fight – Haruna Iddrisu

The Ashanti Regional Directorate of Education has opened an investigation into the conduct of two teachers at Pepease D/A Junior High School (JHS) following an incident in which they allegedly fought on the school premises.

The Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, disclosed this in Parliament on Tuesday, November 10, saying the Regional Director of Education had been directed to conduct a formal investigation and submit the findings to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES).

“Regarding the incident at Pepease D/A JHS, the Ashanti Regional Director of Education has been directed to conduct a formal investigation into the incident and submit the findings to the Director-General of GES,” he said.

He added that disciplinary proceedings would be initiated against the teachers in accordance with the GES Code of Conduct and the Public Services Regulation.

“The Ghana Education Service takes all incidents of unprofessional conduct among teachers very seriously, particularly where said conduct occurs in the presence of students,” Mr Iddrisu said.

The Minister further assured Parliament that the GES would investigate the matter and ensure that appropriate sanctions were applied.

“Mr Speaker, we will ensure that the GES investigates the matter and appropriate sanctions are applied,” he stated.

Mr Iddrisu also disclosed that the government was considering giving the GES Code of Conduct legislative backing to strengthen the Service’s ability to deal with misconduct among teachers.

“Mr Speaker, on this specific matter, in many instances, government has resolved to elevate the Ghana Education Service Code of Conduct to a level of legislation to ensure that culprits are dealt with decisively and in accordance with law,” he said.