Senior Housemaster of Nkenkaasu SHS Suspended Over Alleged Misconduct Involving Three Female Students
The Senior Housemaster of Nkenkaasu Senior High School, Akwasi Opoku, has been suspended with immediate effect following allegations of misconduct involving three female students of the school.
In an official statement issued by the school’s management and dated February 23, 2026, the decision was taken after a preliminary review of Mr. Opoku’s conduct, which was found to be unprofessional and damaging to the reputation of both the institution and the Ghana Education Service (GES).
The statement read in part: “Following a careful review of the circumstances surrounding the allegations of misconduct against Mr. Akwasi Opoku, the Senior Housemaster, his behaviour has been deemed unprofessional and has brought the reputation of Nkenkaasu Senior High School and the Ghana Education Service into disrepute.”
Mr. Opoku has been directed to step aside from his duties as Senior Housemaster pending the outcome of a full investigation and further consultations. He has also been instructed to hand over all responsibilities to the Assistant Headmaster (Domestic) with immediate effect.
The school management assured that “additional actions will be determined once the investigations are completed,” signalling that the matter will be handled thoroughly in line with GES disciplinary procedures and relevant laws.
The allegations have not been detailed publicly by the school to protect the identities of the students involved and to ensure the integrity of the ongoing probe. However, the swift suspension reflects the GES’s stated zero-tolerance policy toward any form of misconduct, particularly involving students and staff in positions of authority.
The Ghana Education Service has not issued a separate statement on the matter as of February 25, 2026, but such cases typically trigger a formal internal inquiry, which may involve the Regional Education Directorate, the school’s governing board, and potentially law enforcement if criminal elements are established.
Parents, teachers, and community members in Nkenkaasu have expressed concern over the incident, calling for transparency, swift justice, and stronger safeguarding measures in schools to protect students from any form of abuse or exploitation.
The suspension underscores ongoing national efforts to uphold child protection standards, professional conduct, and accountability within Ghana’s second-cycle institutions. Further updates are expected as investigations progress.
