Ghana Private Schools Demand Inquiry into Sexual Misconduct Crisis
Ghana's private schools council demands national inquiry into growing sexual misconduct crisis in Senior High Schools, calling for systemic reforms to protect student safety and dignity.
GNACOPS Executive Director addresses press conference on school safety reforms
The Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) has issued an urgent call for a Commission of Inquiry to investigate widespread sexual misconduct in Ghana's Senior High Schools, marking a critical turning point in the nation's ongoing education reform efforts.
Recent High-Profile Cases Spark National Concern
The call follows two disturbing incidents that have shaken Ghana's education sector. The most recent case involves the removal of a KNUST Senior High School assistant headmaster and the interdiction of another educator at Okadjakrom Senior High Technical School, both over alleged sexual misconduct with students.
Systemic Reform Proposals
GNACOPS has outlined a comprehensive four-point mandate for the proposed commission:
- Nationwide investigation of sexual misconduct patterns
- Exposure of institutional cover-ups
- Development of stronger protection frameworks
- Creation of multi-stakeholder collaboration mechanisms
Call for Institutional Accountability
As Ghana works to maintain its high standards of educational integrity, GNACOPS Executive Director Obenfo Nana Kwasi Gyetuah emphasized the urgent need for action: "Silence is no longer an option. Let us act now to restore public confidence in our education system."
The organization has called for immediate collaboration between teacher unions, school administrators, parent associations, and civil society organizations to implement comprehensive reforms protecting student safety and dignity.
Edwin Gyimah
Ghanaian journalist, covering African affairs for the past 10 years.