Two Aduman SHS teachers arrested, interdicted over alleged sexual assault against 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 involving a male student.

The teachers, identified as Isaac Yankey and Palance Kwakye, have also been arrested by the police to assist with investigations into the alleged incident.

In a statement issued on Thursday, November 12, and signed by its Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, the GES said the decision to interdict the teachers was taken following reports of the alleged misconduct.

“The two staff members have since been arrested by the Police in connection with the alleged incident,” the statement said in part.

The Service disclosed that the matter had been referred to the police for investigation, and that the alleged victim had been provided with psychosocial support.

It also assured the public that appropriate measures would be taken to protect students and ensure that schools remain safe environments for learning.

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

The development follows public allegations by the student's mother, who appealed for justice after accusing two members of staff of sexually abusing her son.

Speaking in an interview on Lawson TV and Lawson 96.3 FM on November 10, the mother recounted how her concerns began after her son returned home from school and complained of being unwell.

She alleged that the incidents involved the two teachers in separate circumstances and expressed concern that attempts were being made to prevent the matter from receiving proper attention.