NTC aksed to withhold licenses of GES staff involved in sexual misconduct

The Institute for Education Studies (IFEST) has called on the National Teaching Council (NTC) to withhold the licenses of the Ghana Education Service staff reported to be involved in sexual misconduct.

The Executive Director of IFEST, Dr Peter Anti, who made the call speaking on Morning Starr, said, “When a teacher goes contrary to professional ethics, the Teaching Council can initiate an investigation and withhold licenses to prevent them from teaching in another school.”

The IFEST official stressed that simple measures such as demotion or transfers are insufficient, noting, “Relying solely on demotion or transfer… simply moves the problem to another school.”

His comment comes after the Ghana Education Service (GES) directed the headmaster of Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School, Mr Joshua Vidzro, to step aside from his duties with immediate effect.

The directive, issued on Saturday, December 6, 2025, follows allegations of the Headmaster’s involvement in sexual misconduct with some female students at the school.

“This directive arises consequent upon your alleged involvement in sexual misconduct with some female students of Dzodze-Penyi SHS, which allegations require urgent investigation into.

The temporary cessation of your official duties is deemed necessary in order to guarantee the integrity of the investigative process and to preclude any real or perceived interference therewith.” GES said in a statement.

The statement added, “Accordingly, you are hereby instructed to forthwith, formally hand over all official duties, responsibilities, records, and any property of the Dzodze-Penyi SHS presently under your custody to the Municipal Director of Education for Ketu North.

You are also to vacate the premises of the school from Monday, 8th December 2025, after handing over. Nonetheless, you shall remain available at all material times to assist the competent authorities in the conduct of the investigation and refrain from any form of direct or indirect contact with the female students concerned and any potential witnesses.

For the avoidance of doubt, this directive does not constitute a determination or presumption of guilt on your part, but is an administrative measure issued in furtherance of due process and institutional accountability.”

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the Municipal Director of Education for Ketu North to take charge of the administration and management of the School until further notice.