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Bole Senior High School

Bole Senior High School — institution in Savannah Region where a teacher was interdicted by Ghana Education Service following allegations of sexual misconduct with a student in June 2026.

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In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The one in Damongo is going to be a regional hospital.” On education, he announced efforts to upgrade Bole Senior High School from Category B to Category A status, with expansion works at the school.

    Photos: President Mahama cuts sod for 24-hour economy market in Bole
  3. Joy Online

    A state member launched a similar campaign at the Bole Senior High School, targeting all Senior High Schools in the region in the fight against the menace.

    ‎Savannah Council of State Member launches anti-drug campaign, commits GH₵100,000 to community development
Society

Teachers sexually abusing students: when does Ghana act?

The News

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.

Why it matters

Persistent reports of teacher-student sexual abuse and inadequate consequences reveal accountability gap in Ghana's education system.

18 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  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.

    18 hours ago · 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.

    23 hours ago · 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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