Nkwatia Presby SHS assistant headmaster sacked for assaulting a student

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has relieved the Assistant Headmaster (Academics) of the Nkwatia Presby SHS of his duties after allegedly assaulting a female student.

The incident was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media.

The video shows the victim’s swollen face and the impact of the slaps meted out to her by the assistant headmaster.

The victim is believed to be a second-year student.

The GES in a statement said it was “disturbed” by the video and that it “unequivocally condemns the actions of the Assistant Headmaster.”

The GES said the Assistant Headmaster had been relieved of his duties and that the student was receiving medical care and counselling.

The GES also said that the Eastern Regional Director of Education was liaising with the school authorities and the relevant law enforcement agency to investigate the matter.

The GES assured the general public that it was committed to ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for all students across the country.

The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many people calling for the Assistant Headmaster to be arrested and prosecuted.