The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Police Service to thoroughly investigate allegations of sexual misconduct involving a teacher in Bole and pursue prosecution where necessary to deter similar acts.

This comes after a video secretly filmed by an unknown person captured a teacher at Bole Senior High School (SHS) engaging in sexual activity inside the science laboratory. The video was leaked on social media on June 16.

Speaking at the 2026 GALOP National School Awards on Thursday, July 9, the Minister described the act as shameful and unacceptable. Consequently, he urged the Ghana Police Service to expedite investigations into the case and take appropriate legal action against the teacher.

Reports indicate that the teacher has fled to neighbouring border towns.

“The incident in Bole is unacceptable and shameful. So, the Police, we are watching you and how you proceed with the investigation and how you go further to prosecution to deter that unacceptable behaviour and conduct of a teacher,” he stated.

The Education Minister also directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to deal firmly with all forms of indiscipline in schools, whether involving teachers or students.

He said misconduct that falls short of acceptable professional and behavioural standards must attract appropriate sanctions to preserve discipline and integrity within the education sector.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has suspended the teacher's salary as a punitive measure after he allegedly absconded from duty following the incident.

The Service has also pledged to ensure that the teacher is apprehended and brought to book. Speaking to the media, the Director-General of GES, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, noted:

“We want to pursue legal action against the staff involved and also take him through our established processes under the code of conduct so that, at the end of the day, we apply the rules as stipulated in our code of conduct.”

He added, “We will apply the toughest sanctions to serve as a deterrent because we want our school environment to be safe. Teachers who expose children the way we saw in the video have no place in GES.”

Earlier this month, the Ghana Education Service announced the teacher's interdiction in a press statement issued and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, on June 16.

According to the statement, “Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has become aware of a disturbing video of 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 be 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 stance 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, may 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.”