Haruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister, has warned Teachers that they are not above the law.
Speaking at the Ghana Teacher Prize event, held at the University of Health and Allied Sciences on October 5, Haruna Iddrisu announced some expected reforms coming into Ghana’s education sector.
He stated, “I’m also happy to announce that cabinet has given policy approval for the revision of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology law. And as soon as parliament convenes, we will get that out of the way”.
“Madam Vice President, Excellency, we are reviewing curricula. I see Naka here so that integrity will become an essential part of our training,” he explained.
“I appreciate your admonition to our teachers not to abuse and take advantage of learners. That is unacceptable and that is punishable and that will be punished,” he added.
He cautioned, “No teacher is above the law. And therefore any teacher found operating below acceptable standards must face the rudest and highest sanctions of your law.”
The education minister added, “The best elevation lies in improvement in their conditions of service and improvement in their welfare.
“I’m happy to note, as he acknowledged, that our next president, John Dramani Mahama, has given policy approval for the social mobility from director one to director two, separation from rank and post”.
“The president has asked for a committee. You will be invited to appear before the Public Services Commission shortly”.
Haruna Iddrisu further warned students, “To our students, behave. Teachers and your parents are moulding your behaviour and character. The future of Ghana is yours. But be disciplined with hard work, with integrity, the future will remain yours”.
Also, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the vice president, has condemned the growing sexual misconduct in Ghana’s Senior High Schools.
According to Prof Opoku-Agyemang, teachers being transferred after inappropriate sexual relationships between them and students is not a punishment.
Prof Opoku-Agyemang labelled Teachers involved in sexual misconduct acts as disgraceful to the noble profession of teaching.
The vice president urged teachers to embrace mentorship and lifelong learning as important elements of their professional development.
She further highlighted that the government will not waver in punishing individuals who infringe the trust placed in them by students.
Prof Opoku-Agyemang stated, “Leadership cannot ignore those teachers in positions of power who abuse our young pupils. The recent event involving one of our teachers in a management position is a case in point. As teachers, we must always remember that we are placed in a position of trust, protection, and empathy.
“The power given to us is to facilitate learning. We will not wait to apply sanctions to those who violate that trust”.
“Remember, transfers are not punishment and so they should never be used against those who abuse our children, betray their trust, and those who disgrace our profession.”
“The government has also decided to revive PTAs to encourage broader participation in forming our young learners,” she added.
Her comments follow the Ghana Education Service (GES) interdiction of yet another teacher for alleged sexual misconduct at the Okadjakrom Senior High Technical School in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region.
Mr Mfo Richard Tibetor has been interdicted by the GES for alleged sexual misconduct involving a female student.
Furthermore, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has removed Charles Akwasi Aidoo, Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, after a viral video showed him in a compromised position with a female student.
According to the GES, Mr Charles Akwasi Aidoo has been barred from entering the school premises while investigations are ongoing.
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