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Bole Senior High School

Secondary school in Ghana's Savanna Region at the center of a 2026 sexual misconduct investigation involving a teacher.

2026-05-152026-08-02

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  1. July 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Bole SHS Teacher The Ministry of Education has urged the Ghana Police Service to, as a matter of urgency, locate and arrest the interdicted Bole Senior High School (SHS) teacher, who remains at large weeks after a nationwide manhunt was announced.

    Ministry Urges Police To Intensify Manhunt For Bole Teacher Over ‘Misconduct’
  3. Daily Guide

    Bole SHS Teacher The Ministry of Education has urged the Ghana Police Service to, as a matter of urgency, locate and arrest the interdicted Bole Senior High School (SHS) teacher, who remains at large weeks after a nationwide manhunt was announced.

    Ministry Urges Police To Intensify Manhunt For Bole Teacher Over ‘Misconduct’
  4. Joy Online

    The Ministry of Education has called on the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to locate, arrest and prosecute an interdicted teacher of Bole Senior High School who remains on the run weeks after a nationwide manhunt was announced.

    Education Ministry urges police to intensify search for fugitive Bole SHS teacher
  5. Joy Online

    The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called on the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to arrest a teacher at Bole Senior High School accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student in the school’s science laboratory.

    Haruna Iddrisu urges swift arrest of Bole SHS teacher over alleged sexual misconduct
  6. Joy Online

    The Ghana Education Service (GES) has suspended the salary of a teacher at Bole Senior High School accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student after he allegedly absconded from duty following the incident.

    GES suspends salary of interdicted Bole SHS teacher over alleged sexual misconduct
  7. June 2026
  8. Joy Online

    The Ministry of Education has appealed to the public to assist security agencies in locating a teacher of Bole Senior High School who has reportedly gone into hiding following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing him engaged in sexual misconduct with a student in th

    Teacher in viral Bole SHS video reportedly on the run; Education Ministry seeks public assistance
  9. Joy Online

    e said. “We can have adults who are well formed to benefit our society when they grow up — not people who are traumatised, who are in pain, who are bitter, who are crying from childhood neglect.” Her remarks came days after the GES interdicted a teacher at Bole Senior High School

    Interdiction is ridiculous — Ofori-Boadu demands stronger punishment for teachers who sexually exploit students
  10. Joy Online

    Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, has stated that sanctions should be imposed on both the teacher and the student involved in the alleged sexual misconduct case at Bole Senior High School, stressing that all parties must be held accountable under the rules governing G

    We expect sanctions for both teacher and student in Bole SHS misconduct case – Clement Apaak
  11. Joy Online

    The Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, has stated that both the teacher and student at the centre of the alleged sexual misconduct case at Bole Senior High School bear responsibility under the Ghana Education Service’s code of conduct, although he stressed that teacher

    Teacher, student both culpable under GES code in Bole SHS misconduct case – Clement Apaak
  12. Joy Online

    The Deputy Minister of Education has said the teacher involved in the Bole Senior High School sexual misconduct case bears primary culpability under the Ghana Education Service’s code of conduct, regardless of the age of the student involved.

    Bole SHS teacher violated professional code by engaging student sexually – Deputy Education Minister
Society

Ministry urges police to arrest fugitive Bole SHS teacher

The News

The Education Ministry has urged the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to locate and arrest an interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher who remains at large. The Ministry states the teacher's misconduct was deliberate and intentional, contrary to his claim that it was unintentional, and says they have seen videos of similar inappropriate behaviour involving other students.

17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 17 July

  1. Ministry urges police to arrest fugitive Bole SHS teacher

    The Education Ministry has urged the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to locate and arrest an interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher who remains at large. The Ministry states the teacher's misconduct was deliberate and intentional, contrary to his claim that it was unintentional, and says they have seen videos of similar inappropriate behaviour involving other students.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ministry urges police to arrest fugitive Bole teacher on misconduct charges

    The Education Ministry has called on the Ghana Police Service to urgently locate and arrest an interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher who remains at large following a nationwide manhunt. The Ministry claims the teacher's conduct was deliberate and intentional, contradicting his recent interview claim that it was unintentional, and notes it has evidence of similar inappropriate behaviour involving other students.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Education Ministry urges police to arrest fugitive Bole SHS teacher

    The Ministry of Education has called on the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to locate and prosecute an interdicted Bole Senior High School teacher accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with a student and who remains on the run. The Ministry noted that the suspect recently granted a media interview claiming his conduct was unintentional, which officials said should provide investigators with fresh leads for his arrest.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Education Minister calls for swift arrest of accused teacher

    Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has urged the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to arrest a Bole Senior High School teacher accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student in the school's science laboratory, describing the incident as "unacceptable and shameful." The teacher reportedly fled to neighbouring border communities, and the Ghana Education Service has suspended his salary.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. GES suspends salary of Bole SHS teacher over sexual misconduct allegation

    The Ghana Education Service has suspended the salary of a Bole Senior High School teacher accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with a student, after he absconded from duty. The Service has reported the matter to Ghana Police and says the interdicted teacher will face both criminal prosecution and internal disciplinary proceedings.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. Teacher sought after viral sexual misconduct video at Bole SHS

    Ghana's Education Ministry is appealing for public help to locate a Bole Senior High School teacher who has reportedly gone into hiding after a video allegedly showing him engaged in sexual misconduct with a student in the school's science laboratory circulated on social media. The Deputy Minister said law enforcement is tracking the teacher and he will face both legal consequences and Ghana Education Service disciplinary processes if allegations are substantiated.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 20 June

  1. Lawyer demands stronger penalties for teachers who sexually abuse students

    Managing legal practitioner Gloria Ofori-Boadu has criticized the Ghana Education Service's disciplinary framework for teachers who sexually exploit students, saying interdiction (removal from active duty with half salary pending investigation) is inadequate and calling for stronger, more deterrent consequences beyond the loss of a teaching licence.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Deputy minister expects sanctions for teacher and student in Bole SHS case

    Deputy Minister for Education Clement Apaak said sanctions should be imposed on both the teacher and student involved in an alleged sexual misconduct case at Bole Senior High School, stressing that all parties must be held accountable under Ghana's education rules. The Ghana Education Service has initiated investigations and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on sexual misconduct.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Deputy Minister: teacher and student both culpable in Bole SHS case

    Deputy Minister for Education Clement Apaak stated that both the teacher and student at the centre of an alleged sexual misconduct case at Bole Senior High School bear responsibility under the Ghana Education Service's code of conduct, though teachers are held to a much higher professional standard and are prohibited from conducting themselves in ways suggesting romantic or sexual interest in students.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Bole SHS teacher violated professional code through student sexual misconduct

    The Deputy Minister of Education said the teacher in a Bole SHS sexual misconduct case bears primary culpability under Ghana Education Service's code of conduct, which expressly prohibits teachers from having carnal knowledge of a student or exhibiting conduct suggesting amorous intent, regardless of circumstances. Teachers are bound by the doctrine of in loco parentis, under which they act as surrogate parents and are expected to protect students in their care.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Gloria Ofori-Boadu calls for security policy across university campuses

    Legal practitioner Gloria Ofori-Boadu has called for a comprehensive security policy across Ghana's university campuses after witnessing insecurity near KNUST, where she encountered motorbike riders harassing road users. Her remarks follow recent incidents including a student suicide, a viral sex tape involving a teacher and student, and the murder of a University of Cape Coast student.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Kofi Bentil criticises parental overindulgence undermining school discipline

    Senior lawyer Kofi Bentil has criticised what he describes as parental excesses that undermine discipline in Ghana's schools, citing examples of overindulgence such as buying cars for children to take to school. His comments come amid heightened public concern following recent incidents in Ghana's education sector.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Ghana must criminalize sexual relationships between teachers and students

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana should criminalize sexual relationships between teachers and students, noting that such conduct violates professional ethics, abuses power, and causes lasting harm. The author cites reports of such incidents across schools and tertiary institutions, including a recent case at Bole Senior High School in the Savana Region, and contends that administrative discipline alone is insufficient.

    19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 18 June

  1. Ghana must criminalize teacher-student sexual relationships, opinion argues

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana needs criminal law—not just administrative discipline—against teachers who engage in sexual relationships with students. The writer cites ongoing reports across educational levels, including a recent incident at Bole Senior High School, and contends that current disciplinary measures like interdiction are insufficient to protect students and deter abuse.

    18 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Teachers sexually abusing students: when does Ghana act?

    Joy Online reports that across Ghana, reports of teachers engaging in sexual relationships with students continue to emerge from schools and tertiary institutions, with many incidents remaining hidden, and asks why teachers who abuse students face inadequate consequences despite interdiction measures.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GES Interdicts Bole SHS Teacher Over Sexual Misconduct Allegation

    The Ghana Education Service has interdicted a teacher at Bole Senior High School following an alleged sexual misconduct involving a student, with management initiating investigations and reiterating its zero-tolerance policy toward such conduct.

    17 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. School indiscipline escalates with teacher misconduct cases

    The Ghana Education Service has interdicted a teacher at Bole Senior High School following a viral video allegedly showing him engaged in a sexual encounter with a female student on school premises. The incident comes just days after another teacher's arrest at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School for allegedly assaulting a female student, prompting concern about deteriorating discipline and professionalism in educational institutions.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 16 June

  1. GES prohibits all sexual relations between teachers and students

    The Ghana Education Service states that no provision in its code of conduct recognises consensual sexual relations between a teacher and a student, and treats all cases of sexual misconduct between teachers and students with utmost seriousness. The GES Head of Public Relations stressed that power dynamics in school environments make genuine consent impossible, as teachers hold positions of authority and trust over students.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Child advocate calls for safe policies alongside teacher sanctions

    A child rights advocate has urged the Ghana Education Service to combine disciplinary measures against teachers with stronger preventive mechanisms to protect students. The advocate questioned whether interdicting a Bole Senior High School teacher captured in a viral video was premature without completed investigation and established evidence of misconduct.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. GES interdicts Bole SHS teacher over alleged student misconduct

    The Ghana Education Service has interdicted a Bole Senior High School teacher in the Savannah Region following circulation of a video on social media allegedly showing a sexual relationship between the teacher and a student. GES said it has begun investigations and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on sexual misconduct in schools.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. GES interdicts Bole SHS teacher over alleged sexual misconduct

    The Ghana Education Service has interdicted a teacher at Bole Senior High School following circulation of a video on social media allegedly depicting inappropriate conduct between a staff member and a student. GES has launched formal investigations and emphasized its zero-tolerance policy on sexual misconduct, warning that any staff member found culpable will face disciplinary and legal consequences.

    16 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  5. GES interdicts Bole SHS teacher pending sexual misconduct investigation

    The Ghana Education Service has interdicted a Bole Senior High School teacher following allegations of sexual misconduct with a student, after a disturbing video circulated on social media. The service has launched an investigation and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate teacher-student relationships.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Bole SHS investigates teacher over alleged student misconduct

    Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region has launched an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct between a science teacher and a final-year student after a video allegedly linked to the two surfaced online. A committee was scheduled to meet with the teacher on Monday, June 15, as part of the inquiry.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. NPA distributes 60,000 sanitary pads to SHS girls

    The National Petroleum Authority has distributed over 60,000 sanitary pads to female students in seven senior high schools across six regions to mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, as part of efforts to promote menstrual health and improve educational outcomes.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 23 May

  1. President Mahama launches modern 24-hour market in Bole

    President John Mahama cut the sod for construction of a modern 24-hour economy market in Bole, describing it as a transformational initiative to boost trade, agriculture and economic activity in the Savannah Region. The facility will include over 260 shops, warehouses, a clinic, restaurants, guest rooms and other amenities to serve as a modern commercial hub operating day and night.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Savannah Council member launches anti-drug campaign, pledges GH₵100,000

    Seidu Sampson Abudu, Council of State Member for Savannah Region, has launched an anti-drug campaign in Tinga, Bole district, targeting substance abuse among youth, particularly use of "Wonim Red," and committed GH₵100,000 to community development through the Tingawura ASSA Foundation.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

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