The Ghana Education Service has suspended Mr Mfon Richard Tibetor, a teacher at Okadjakrom Senior High School in the Oti Region, following misconduct involving a female student.

In a press release dated Ghana Education Service indictaed itt was awared of a troubling video circulating on social media that allegedly implicated the teacher

The Service condemned the act, describing it as “unacceptable, unethical, and a clear violation of the professional code of conduct for teachers.”

According to the statement, Mr Tibetor has been barred from accessing the school compound while innvestigations continue.

The Ghana Education Service reassured parents, guardians and the public that student welfare and protection remain its highest priorioty, emphasizing that any staff member guilty of misconduct that undermines dignity and saftety  “will face the full rigours of the law in accordance with the GES Code of Conduct.”

The release further noted that the Ghana Education Service is dedicated to upholding discipline, professionalism and the safeguarding of children across all school nationwide.

Meanwhile, on Monday, September 30, the Ghana Education Service (GES) announced the removal of the Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, Mr. Charles Akwasi Aidoo, from office over alleged misconduct.

He was seen in a viral video with a female student in a compromised position. In response, management of GES released a statement declaring their stance on the matter.

“Management views this matter with utmost seriousness. In line with our commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the teaching profession and ensuring the safety and welfare of students under our care, Mr. Aidoo has already been removed from office, and prohibited from going to the school while thorough investigations are being carried out,” the statement read.

Speaking to the media, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, indicated that her ministry is working to ensure Mr. Charles Akwasi Aidoo is arrested in the coming days.

“The recent one is the report of the female student at KNUST with the assistant headmaster. Even though GES through the school dismissed him, we are collaborating with the police to effect the arrest of the perpetrator,” she added.

The GES assured the general public, stakeholders, parents, and students that due process will be followed, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with the Code of Conduct of the Ghana Education Service.

The case involving the dismissed Assistant Headmaster and the female student comes 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, warning that such actions could damage their future 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 warned that 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.”

On the other hand, 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 GHS 14.9 million in cybercrime-related losses, compared to GHS 23.3 million in the previous year.

According to the Minister, online scams, fraud, blackmail, and unauthorized access account for the majority of cybercrime-related financial losses in Ghana.