- Twifo Atti-Morkwa MP, Hon. Theophilus Dominic Vondee, defended KNUST SHS assistant headmaster Charles A. Aidoo after his removal.
- The MP claims the act between the headmaster and the student was consensual and not coercive.
- He described the GES decision to dismiss Mr. Aidoo as excessively harsh and inappropriate.
- Ghana Education Service removed the assistant headmaster on September 29, citing a viral video showing him in a compromising situation with a female student.
- The controversy has sparked national debate over consent, administrative action, and accountability in schools.
- The case has also drawn political attention, adding to the complexity of public reaction.
Hon. Theophilus Dominic Vondee, Member of Parliament for Twifo Atti-Morkwa, has publicly defended the recently dismissed assistant headmaster in charge of academics at KNUST Senior High School, Mr. Charles A. Aidoo. Speaking on ADOM TV’s Badwan show, the MP insisted that the official did not commit any wrongdoing.
According to the lawmaker, the alleged incident involved mutual consent between Mr. Aidoo and the student, and therefore did not warrant the severe disciplinary action taken by the Ghana Education Service (GES). He described the decision to remove the assistant headmaster as “too harsh and inappropriate,” arguing that the situation was misinterpreted in public discussions.
The GES announced the removal of Mr. Aidoo in a communique dated September 29, signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi. The statement indicated that management had been made aware of a viral video on social media showing the assistant headmaster in a compromising position with a female student. The service emphasized that the matter had drawn serious concern, prompting immediate administrative action.
The case has sparked intense debate nationwide, with differing opinions on whether the disciplinary measures were justified. The MP’s remarks have added a political dimension to the controversy, raising questions about accountability, consent, and the appropriate consequences for school officials in such cases.
