Charles Akwasi Aidoo resting his head on the student’s chest
THE ASSISTANT Headmaster of KNUST Senior High School (SHS) in Kumasi, Charles Akwasi Aidoo, has been sacked from office with immediate effect, following a viral video where he was surprisingly seen fondling the breast of a female student of the school on campus.
The Ghana Education Service (GES), in a statement, has expressed gross concern over the video, stating that the content in the video called for the removal of the assistant headmaster to pave way for thorough investigations to be carried out.
“The attention of the Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) was drawn to a viral video circulating on social media allegedly involving Mr. Charles Akwasi Aidoo, the Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of the KNUST Senior High School, in a compromised position with a female student.
“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 the office, and prohibited from going to school while thorough investigations are being carried out,” the GES statement said.
Viral Video
In the viral video which lasted few seconds, the female student in question, who was dressed in her school uniform, was seen comfortably sitting on the lap of the assistant headmaster as they were caressing each other in a romantic manner.
Mr. Aidoo, whose face depicted a person who was in an enjoyable mood, was captured fondling the small breast of the student (name withheld for obvious reasons) in a place that looks like the assistant headmaster’s office.
Interestingly, the female student seemed to be enjoying how the assistant headmaster was fondling her breast. She even kissed the forehead of Mr. Aidoo, in a clear approval of how he had fondled her breast.
Information making the rounds indicated that the female student recorded the video on her mobile phone and it somehow leaked on social media, sparking public outrage and debate about the safety of students in schools.
GES Reaction
Meanwhile, the GES, in its statement, assured the public that they would not sweep the sensitive issue under the carpet, saying that they would thoroughly investigate the matter and apply the appropriate sanctions if it becomes necessary.
“Management assures 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 GES remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and child protection in all our schools. We strongly condemn any acts that compromise the safety, dignity and wellbeing of students,” the statement added.
FROM I.F. Joe Awuah, Kumasi