The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced plans to prohibit teachers from inviting students to their bungalows to perform domestic chores, as part of measures to prevent sexual misconduct and strengthen student protection in schools.
GES Director-General Professor Ernest Kofi Davis said the service would formally communicate the directive to schools through regional education directors, reminding teachers of the rules outlined in the GES Code of Conduct.
According to Professor Davis, Section 3.7(V) of the code prohibits teachers from asking students to undertake household chores. He stressed that the practice is unacceptable and that all teachers must comply with the professional standards governing the education sector.
The GES Director-General indicated that a formal communication would be sent to regional directors on October 23, 2026, to ensure the directive reaches teachers across the country.
He urged education officials and teaching staff to familiarise themselves with the code of conduct and immediately stop practices that violate the rules on professional behaviour and student welfare.
GES Moves to Strengthen Student Protection
The planned directive comes amid growing concerns about student safety, teacher misconduct and allegations of sexual abuse in Ghanaian schools.
Professor Davis made the announcement in connection with allegations involving Zakaria Abdulai, the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), who is accused of raping 19 students.
The allegations have intensified calls for stronger safeguarding measures, improved reporting systems and stricter enforcement of professional standards within the Ghana Education Service.
The proposed restriction on students performing domestic chores at teachers’ residences is intended to reinforce professional boundaries between teachers and learners and reduce situations that could expose students to abuse or exploitation.
The GES is expected to rely on regional education directors to communicate the directive and remind teachers of their responsibilities under the service’s existing regulations.
The development highlights the importance of protecting students’ rights, promoting accountability among teachers and ensuring that schools remain safe environments for teaching and learning.
Source: newsthemegh.com