Aduman allegations add to scrutiny of student protection in Ghanaian schools
At least 44 cases involving teachers and school heads accused of sexually abusing students have been tracked in Ghana since 2015, according to a JoyNews Research review published in October 2026. A new case at Aduman Senior High School has added to the scrutiny of how educational institutions respond to allegations of misconduct against learners.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted two teachers of the Ashanti Region school, Isaac Yankey and Palance Kwakye, following allegations involving a 17-year-old male student. Both men have also been arrested as the Police investigate the matter.
The case came into the public domain after the student’s mother appealed for justice, saying she became concerned when her final-year son returned home feeling unwell. She told Lawson TV on November 10 that subsequent enquiries led her to suspect that the two teachers had sexually abused him. She also alleged that efforts were made to conceal what had happened.
The GES says it has referred the matter to the Police and will keep the teachers on interdiction while investigations continue. It has also arranged psychosocial support for the student, acknowledging the need to protect his well-being during the process.
The Aduman case follows other recent allegations in the education sector, including a case at Obuasi Senior High Technical School that prompted intervention by the Education Ministry and GES. The wider pattern has intensified questions about student protection and the handling of complaints within schools.
For now, the allegations against the Aduman teachers remain under investigation. The findings of the Police probe and any subsequent disciplinary proceedings will determine what action can be taken against those implicated.
Source: CNR
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