A teacher at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region has been interdicted by the Ghana Education Service (GES) for allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with a student in a video circulating on social media.

The Ghana Education Service announced the suspension in a press statement issued and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi on June 16. The statement condemned

According to the statement, “Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has become aware of a disturbing video of an alleged sexual misconduct circulating on social media involving a teacher and a student of Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region.

“Management has initiated investigations into the matter. Pending the outcome of the investigations, Management directs that the teacher is interdicted in accordance with GES rules and regulations”.

The statement further condemned the alleged act and reiterated the Ghana Education Service’s commitment to enforcing strict disciplinary measures to safeguard the welfare and safety of students in all schools.

It added, “Management strongly condemns all forms of amorous relationships between teachers and students. The Service reiterates its zero-tolerance towards sexual misconduct and cautions all staff to uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and conduct at all times. Management remains committed to ensuring the safety, protection, and well-being of all students within the educational system. Appropriate disciplinary and legal action will be taken against any individual found culpable.

The service concluded, “The public is assured that the matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness. Further updates, where necessary, might be provided as investigations progress”.

In recent times, the GES has taken action against reported cases of sexual misconduct in schools involving teachers and students. In September, the Ghana Education Service announced the removal of the Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, Mr. Charles Akwasi Aidoo, from office over alleged misconduct.

He was spotted in a viral video with a female student in a compromised position. The headteacher was caught on camera fondling a female student, is now facing an imminent arrest.

The case involving the dismissed Assistant Headmaster and the female student came at a time when many senior high school graduates, especially females, have declared their intention to live a promiscuous lifestyle after school.

Several viral videos that have surfaced also show some female Senior High School graduates announcing their intentions to date married men. Reacting to these videos, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) cautioned SHS graduates against posting indecent and irresponsible content on social media, as that could damage their prospects.

In a statement issued in Accra on Thursday, September 25, the agency noted, “Irresponsible content can severely damage one’s academic, career, and professional prospects”.

Additionally, the Authority said such actions could pave the way for cyberbullying, harassment, grooming, and other forms of digital exploitation.

“As Ghana continues to progress in its digital transformation, the CSA emphasises the importance of promoting positive digital citizenship among the youth.”

Meanwhile, the Ministry for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has announced a decline in financial losses from cybercrime this year, despite rising online threats.

Speaking at the launch of the 2025 edition of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) on Wednesday at the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Auditorium, the sector Minister, Samuel Nartey George, disclosed that from January to June 2025, the country recorded GHS14.9 million in cybercrime from GHS 23.3 million in the previous year.

Online scams, fraud, blackmail, and unauthorized access contribute to the majority of cybercrime-related financial losses in Ghana, according to the Minister. The Minister cited statistics from the Cyber Security Authority to support his disclosure.

The Minister added that, the need for a safer and more accountable digital environment requires collective efforts. "Statistics from the Cyber Security Authority indicate that Ghana recorded cybercrime-related financial losses of GHS 23.3 million in 2024 and GHS 14.9 million in the first half of 2025, mainly through online fraud, blackmail, and unauthorized access,” he stated.

This year’s campaign, themed “Building a Safe, Informed, and Accountable Digital Space,” focuses on countering misinformation, disinformation, and deepfake manipulation. The Minister noted that Ghana’s internet penetration stood at 70 percent, with 24.3 million users and 7.95 million active social media identities, placing the country 15th globally in social media adoption.

He cautioned that “the same connectivity that drives innovation also provides an avenue for exploitation by cybercriminals.”

Mr. George disclosed that his Ministry was working to amend the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038) to strengthen regulations that balance innovation with user protection.

He further commended the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) for recent joint operations, including a crackdown in Tema that led to 39 arrests, as well as earlier operations between May and July 2025 that netted 65 suspects linked to sophisticated fraud schemes.

“Let me sound a warning to those exploiting foreign nationals to perpetrate cyber fraud: we are on your trail, and we will bring you to justice,” he declared.

The Minister also underscored the role of the media in safeguarding Ghana’s digital ecosystem, urging journalists to raise awareness on issues such as cyberbullying, fraud, and online exploitation.“This campaign cannot succeed without your active participation,” he stressed.