Two Aduman SHS teachers interdicted over alleged sexual misconduct involving a male student

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted two teachers of Aduman Senior High School in the Ashanti Region following allegations of sexual misconduct against a male student, with both staff members arrested by the Police as part of investigations.

The teachers, identified as Isaac Yankey and Palance Kwakye, were arrested after the Service referred the matter to the Police following reports of the alleged incident.

The GES confirmed the development in a statement signed by its Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, saying the two teachers had also been interdicted as investigations into the allegations continue.

“Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has received reports of alleged sexual misconduct involving Mr Isaac Yankey and Mr Palance Kwakye, both staff members of Aduman Senior High School, against a male student,” the statement said.

According to the Service, it referred the matter to the Police immediately after receiving the report to allow for a formal investigation into the allegations.

“Following receipt of the report, the matter was referred to the Police for investigation. The two staff members have since been arrested by the Police in connection with the alleged incident,” it added.

In addition to the Police investigation, the GES has taken administrative action against the two teachers by placing them on interdiction pending the outcome of the investigations.

Meanwhile, the Service has confirmed that the student involved has been provided with psychosocial support to address his welfare needs and safeguard his well-being.

“The alleged victim has also been provided with psychosocial support to safeguard his well-being,” the statement noted.