Ghana Education Service

Also known as: GES · Ghana Education Service Directorate

Ghana Education Service — government education agency investigating school misconduct, addressing teacher-student disciplinary issues, and managing staff payments.

2026-04-272026-11-03

News reports

Order a long-term news report on Ghana Education Service

Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

October 2026
24 OctJoy Online
Former General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), David Ofori Acheampong, has called for the resignation of the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) over the handling of sexual abuse allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Seni …
Obuasi SHTS scandal: GES Director-General must resign – Former GNAT General Secretary
24 OctJoy Online
The Convener of the Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT), Professor Akosua Darkwah, has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to establish an offenders’ register and publish annual reports detailing sexual abuse cases reported in schools and how they were handled. …
Obuasi school scandal: NETRIGHT demands offenders’ register, annual GES reports on abuse cases
24 OctJoy Online
… Following the revelations, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to suspend Mr Abdulai and referred the matter to the Criminal Investigations Department for investigation. …
Obuasi SHTS sexual abuse: Zakaria Abdulai is a free man now, as I know – Manasseh
24 OctJoy Online
… The FIDA Ghana president also criticised the Ghana Education Service (GES), arguing that its policies on how teachers accused of sexual assault are handled require review. …
Obuasi SHTS sexual abuse: FIDA Ghana calls offence first-degree felony, says it’s not bailable
24 OctJoy Online
… Turning to a separate allegation of rape involving another student, the journalist criticised the school and local Ghana Education Service (GES) officials for allegedly failing to notify the police despite receiving information about the incident. …
Obuasi SHTS scandal: Manasseh concerned about political interference, attempts to suppress allegations
23 OctJoy Online
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced separate reporting dates for continuing students of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), following the school’s temporary closure in August. …
Obuasi SHTS: Third-year students to return October 25, second-years November 16
23 OctJoy Online
… It also referred to reports that the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service had directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr William Kwame Amankra, and the Obuasi East Director of Education, Mr Nketia, to step aside to facilitate an effective investigation. …
NPP-aligned group calls for independent investigation into Obuasi SHTS headmaster allegations
23 OctJoy Online
… The Ghana Education Service interdicted him the next day. He is entitled to due process. …
When the guardians become the predators: Ghana’s child sexual abuse crisis
23 OctJoy Online
… The Ghana Education Service (GES) interdicted the headmaster on October 14, 2026, pending a full investigation. …
CSJ demands independent probe into alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi SHTS
23 OctJoy Online
… Beyond the immediate response, the Ministry is working with the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service, the Ghana Police Service and other stakeholders to identify gaps in school safeguarding systems, strengthen preventive measures and improve mechanisms for reporting …
Obuasi SHTS abuse allegations: Gender Ministry deploys team to support affected students

Politics

Parliament's Human Rights Committee urges safe discipline in secondary schools

The News

Ghana's Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights has called on the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, and National Commission for Civic Education to reintroduce and strengthen safe disciplinary standards in second-cycle institutions, citing a viral video of alleged teacher assault on a student at Techiman Senior High School and a rising trend of indiscipline in secondary schools.

11 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Parliament's Human Rights Committee urges safe discipline in secondary schools
Ghana's Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights has called on the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, and National Commission for Civic Education to reintroduce and strengthen safe disciplinary standards in second-cycle institutions, citing a viral video of alleged teacher assault on a student at Techiman Senior High School and a rising trend of indiscipline in secondary schools.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Garden City University launches academic support programme for SHS students
Garden City University has launched the GCU Pathways Programme to help Senior High School students adjust to Ghana's revised education curriculum through university instruction, practical learning, and access to specialised facilities. The initiative aims to strengthen student understanding of selected subjects and address learning difficulties as students adapt to the revised GES curriculum's emphasis on practical application, critical thinking and problem-solving.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Government plans free tertiary education, 5% jobs quota for disabilities
The government announced plans to introduce free tertiary education for persons with disabilities and enforce a minimum five per cent employment quota in public and private institutions as part of a broader disability inclusion agenda. The proposed interventions would cover tuition and residential accommodation, with statutory financing expected through an amendment to the Ghana Education Trust Fund Act.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
GES warns staff guilty of sexual harassment face dismissal
The Ghana Education Service has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling sexual harassment in schools, with the Deputy Director-General stating that substantiated cases of sexual misconduct by staff will result in dismissal. The GES is investigating allegations at Obuasi Senior High and Technical School through an established committee that will ensure fair hearings for all parties involved.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
GES reprimands two Techiman SHS teachers for alleged student assault
The Ghana Education Service announced disciplinary measures against two teachers at Twene Amanfo Senior High Technical School in Techiman who allegedly assaulted a male student in a viral video. The teachers will be reprimanded and removed from their Masters on Duty positions, referred for guidance and counselling, and the school will surcharge them for medical expenses, though the GES said the teachers were not justified in responding to reported student bullying and extortion.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
GES cancels November mid-term break for basic schools
The Ghana Education Service has cancelled the two-day mid-term break for basic schools scheduled for November 5 and 6, 2026, to recover instructional time lost during recent industrial action. Schools are to remain open and continue normal academic activities on both days.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
AngloGold Ashanti inspects four SEDP infrastructure projects
The Sustainability Department of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine visited four projects under the company's 10-Year Socio Economic Development Plan: a 400-bed girls dormitory at T.I. Ahmaddiya SHS (to complete May next year), an Obuasi East Municipal Health Centre at Pomposo (handover by end of year), a TVET/Science Lab at Akaporiso valued at GHC13m (40% complete), and a 24-Unit Classroom Block for Mangoase cluster of schools estimated at GHC20,887,643.00 (expected handover next year).
16 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Energy Commission holds renewable energy challenge for secondary schools
The Energy Commission held the 2026 Senior High Schools Renewable Energy Challenge in Kumasi to encourage young people to develop interest in renewable energy, science, technology and innovation. Seventeen schools from the Northern and Southern Sectors participated, with the competition aimed at encouraging students to think about practical solutions to energy challenges facing the country.
2 November 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 31 October

Video shows Techiman SHS teachers assaulting final-year student
A video circulating on social media shows two teachers at Techiman Senior High School in Bono East assaulting a final-year student, including stepping on the student's head. The Ghana Education Service has been directed to investigate following instructions from the Minister for Education.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GES launches investigation into alleged teacher assault on student
The Ghana Education Service has begun investigating a social media video allegedly showing two Techiman Senior High School teachers assaulting a student. The school's disciplinary committee has conducted an initial hearing, with findings to be submitted to Management through the Regional Directorate to inform further action.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 30 October

Gender Minister meets Obuasi SHTS students over abuse allegations
The Gender Minister has engaged students affected by alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, assuring them of government support and emphasizing protection from stigma while investigations continue. The Ministry has deployed a team to assess students' needs and coordinate interventions with GES, social welfare officers, and health professionals.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gender Minister meets Obuasi SHTS over alleged student sexual abuse
The Gender Minister engaged Obuasi Senior High Technical School authorities and community leaders to address allegations of sexual abuse, focusing on student welfare, trust-building, and strengthening child protection systems. The Minister stressed that protecting children requires effective implementation of laws and institutional collaboration, and assured that investigations are ongoing with involvement from police, the Ghana Health Service, and the Ministry of Education.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Classroom fear and ridicule hinder student confidence in English
A study at Kumasi Girls' Senior High School found that students' challenges in English extend beyond grammar and spelling to include fear, confidence issues, and attitudes toward mistakes. The research calls for supportive learning environments where errors are treated as opportunities for improvement rather than occasions for ridicule.
30 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Parents' coalition condemns alleged sexual misconduct at Obuasi SHTS
The Coalition of Parents of Students in Private Institutions has expressed concern over allegations of sexual misconduct involving the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High/Technical School and called for urgent investigations and safeguarding measures by the Ghana Education Service.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 29 October

APOWA demands accountability for Obuasi school sexual abuse
The Aburi Presbyterian Old Women's Association has condemned the sexual abuse and exploitation of female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, demanding transparency and immediate accountability from the Ghana Education Service, the Ministry of Education, and law enforcement agencies. APOWA has called for comprehensive medical examinations, psychological counseling, and investigation into how nineteen girls were allegedly violated by a single individual.
29 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jirapa MP donates 1,400 desks, plans electricity for five communities
The MP for Jirapa and VRA/NEDCo Board Chairman donated 1,400 mono-desks to the Jirapa Municipal Assembly as part of a pledge to provide 2,000 desks, citing poor school furniture conditions, and announced major electricity interventions for five communities in the municipality.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GES postpones teacher promotion arrears payment to November
The Ghana Education Service has postponed payment of teachers' promotion arrears to November 16, 2026, breaking a commitment made three weeks earlier when teacher unions suspended their nationwide strike. Only about 30,000 of approximately 56,000 affected teachers have reportedly received payments so far, leaving an estimated 26,000 still waiting.
29 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 28 October

Jirapa communities receive new school buildings via World Bank project
Three deprived communities in Jirapa Municipality—Siatori, Ullo-Gozu, and Siiri—where children walk over three miles to school in dilapidated structures, have received newly constructed classroom blocks under the World Bank–funded Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Project. A kindergarten block with ancillary facilities has been commissioned in Siatori and handed over to the community.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Wuling pupils forced to study under trees due to collapsed classroom
A dilapidated three-unit classroom block constructed in 1990 at Wuling M/A Basic School in the Jirapa Municipality has forced pupils and kindergarten students to study under trees, exposing them to harsh weather and disrupting lessons. The Head Teacher has appealed to government agencies, non-governmental organisations and benevolent individuals for support to reconstruct the unsafe block and provide suitable classrooms.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 27 October

Gender Ministry meets Obuasi SHTS abuse case students
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection met students affected by alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, assuring government support as investigations continue. The ministry said it would work with the Ghana Education Service, social welfare officers, health professionals and other stakeholders to ensure affected students received appropriate assistance while protecting their privacy, dignity and emotional well-being.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Methodist Church demands action on Obuasi SHTS abuse allegations
The Methodist Church Ghana has called on the government to take decisive and transparent action on allegations of sexual abuse involving 19 female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. The school's headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, has been suspended by the Ghana Education Service, and the Ministry of Education has directed the Criminal Investigations Department to investigate.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GES sets November 16 deadline for 2025 promotion arrears payment
The Ghana Education Service has announced that outstanding promotion arrears for staff promoted in 2025 will be paid by November 16, 2026, after working with the Controller and Accountant-General's Department to process payments. The Service also said it will rectify discrepancies identified in payments made on October 16, 2026.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Adutwum calls for criminal sanctions on teachers failing to report abuse
Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has proposed mandatory reporting laws requiring teachers, medical professionals and other relevant professionals to report suspected child sexual abuse, with criminal sanctions for those who fail to do so. He argues reporting should be a legal duty rather than personal discretion, and suggests strengthening regulatory frameworks including possible amendments to the National Teaching Council Act to empower it to withdraw teaching licences of those who fail to report.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Savannah Regional Minister supports EPA styrofoam ban before January 2027
Savannah Regional Minister Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu has backed the Environmental Protection Authority's campaign to enforce Ghana's nationwide ban on styrofoam products, calling on religious leaders, traditional authorities and community leaders to mobilize public support ahead of the January 1, 2027 implementation date. The minister said the ban is a necessary intervention to protect public health and the environment and should not be delayed.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana must develop domestic digital infrastructure for security
Deputy Minister of Education Dr Clement Abas Apaak called for Ghana to urgently develop and own its digital infrastructure, systems and expertise to protect data and achieve digital independence, warning that the country's reliance on foreign infrastructure exposes it to vulnerabilities and undermines a resilient digital economy.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana activates Ebola preparedness, conducts simulation exercises
The Ghana Health Service has activated its Ebola preparedness arrangements and conducted simulation exercises to strengthen the country's response capacity, following outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The GHS is monitoring developments across affected countries and has intensified surveillance and emergency planning.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
WILI calls for independent probe into Obuasi SHTS abuse allegations
Women in Leadership International has demanded a thorough, independent investigation into sexual abuse allegations involving female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, along with immediate protection and support for affected students and concerns about how complaints were handled.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Plan International Ghana demands independent probe of school abuse allegations
Plan International Ghana has called for independent investigations and comprehensive child protection reforms following allegations of sexual abuse involving female students of Obuasi Senior High Technical School and the school's headmaster. The organisation stressed that educational institutions must provide safe environments and that any response must extend beyond dismissal to address institutional failures and safeguarding weaknesses in Ghanaian schools.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gender Data Ghana urges end to GES abuse investigation policy
Gender Data Ghana has called for the abolition of the Ghana Education Service policy that permits internal investigation of abuse allegations and transfer of accused staff to other communities, arguing it conflicts with child protection laws and the Constitution.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Education minister directs GES to ban student domestic duties
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has directed the Ghana Education Service to ensure students are not assigned domestic duties for headmasters and teachers. The directive follows sexual misconduct allegations against the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →