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GES dismisses KNUST SHS assistant headmaster
The corridors of KNUST Senior High School has been silent this week under the weight of a scandal that has left parents, teachers, and students reeling.
Mr Charles Akwasi Aidoo, the school’s Assistant Headmaster in Charge of Academics, has been dismissed by the Ghana Education Service (GES), following the emergence of a video that allegedly shows him in a compromised situation with a female student.
The footage has ignited a firestorm of anger, disbelief, and soul-searching about what went wrong, and how such a breach of trust could occur in one of the region’s most respected secondary schools.
In view of this, the Ghana Education Service (GES) wasted no time in dealing with him.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, September 29, the GES announced that Mr Aidoo had been immediately relieved of his duties and barred from setting foot on the school premises while a comprehensive investigation unfolds.
“The Ghana Education Service views this matter with utmost seriousness,” the statement signed by the Regional Public Relations Officer, Daniel Fenyi, declared.
The GES statement acknowledged the need for vigilance and indicated that it was committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and child protection in all schools while strongly condemning the acts.
According to reliable sources close to the investigative team, the video was recorded on Mr Aidoo’s mobile phone.
In a twist that reads like a cautionary tale for the digital age, the female student allegedly used the assistant headmaster’s device to capture the footage before transferring it to her’s.
How the video then made its way from that phone to the sprawling networks of WhatsApp groups, Twitter, Threads, and Facebook pages remains unclear but its impact has been devastating and swift.
The female student at the centre of the scandal has been removed from the school’s boarding facility.
In the wake of the scandal, the Headmaster, Anthony Duodu-Antwi Boasiako, has issued a message describing the incident as “deeply unfortunate” and called for the entire school community to reflect on the values that should define them.
Adding, he said “teachers must rebuild trust. Parents must be convinced that their children are in safe hands.”
His words, meant to encourage focus and discipline, have also drawn criticism from child protection experts who argue that the responsibility lies squarely with adults in positions of power, not with vulnerable teenagers navigating adolescence.
“We cannot place the burden of adult misconduct on children,” said Dr Akosua Mensah, a child psychologist who has worked extensively with schools across Ghana.
“Young people make mistakes, yes. But when an adult in authority exploits that vulnerability, we must be clear about where the fault lies,” she added.
From Kingsley Hope, Kumasi
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Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
