The Ghana Education Service (GES) has indicated that Diana Asamoah, a student of Nkwatia Presby Senior High School, who was abused by the Assistant Headmaster of Academics, is currently receiving medical care.

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She is also receiving counselling, the GES communicated in a press statement dated Monday, August 28, 2023.

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The extreme physical abuse by the assistant headteacher, per reports, has left one Diana Asamoah partially blind.

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Per reports circulating on social media, the female student was slapped on the cheek and caned for leaving school without an exeat.

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But sources say Diana received permission to leave school for being unwell, however, her explanation was not welcomed by the assistant headteacher, who then meted out his punishment.

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According to the Ghana Education Service, it unequivocally condemns the actions of the Assistant Headmaster, who is supposed to ensure that students and teachers operate in a safe school environment.

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It has therefore relieved the Assistant Headmaster of Academics at Nkwatia Presby Senior High School in the Eastern Region of his duties.

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Meanwhile, the Eastern Regional Director of Education is liaising with the school authorities and the relevant law enforcement agency to investigate the matter.

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