The Ghana Education Service (GES) has taken decisive action by transferring several teachers from Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School (DZOSEC) following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct involving some members of staff, including the school’s former headmaster.
In addition to the earlier interdiction of certain teachers and the former headmaster, GES has implemented a large-scale transfer affecting staff across several departments, including English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Economics, Government, and Ewe.
Observers have described the move as a significant step toward restoring discipline and safeguarding the moral integrity of the institution. The decision is also expected to help rebuild confidence among parents and the wider community regarding the safety and wellbeing of students.
The latest developments follow fresh allegations that surfaced in February involving Mr. Vincent Tovor, an Ewe teacher at the school, who was accused of inappropriate conduct with a 17-year-old third-year female student. According to the student’s father, his daughter alleged that after an inter-school competition, the teacher took her to his residence where she spent the night and slept in the same bed with him. When questioned by school authorities, Mr. Tovor reportedly admitted that the student had stayed at his residence but claimed he had offered her accommodation after finding her stranded following the event.
The student’s father has since lodged a formal complaint with the Dzodze Police Command for further investigation.
The recent case follows earlier allegations in December 2025 involving the then headmaster of the school, Mr. Joshua Vidzro. The headmaster was interdicted by GES after he was accused of impregnating a third-year student and defiling a 14-year-old first-year student. Reports indicated that one of the affected students subsequently dropped out of school and was unable to register for her final examinations, while the other was reportedly taken away from the school by her father.
In the same month, Mr. Tovor was also accused of sexually harassing another third-year student, with investigations said to have been ongoing at the time.
These recurring allegations prompted GES to initiate an independent investigation into the situation at the school, which has culminated in the mass transfer of teachers.
Some students who spoke to Fafaa 100.3 FM on condition of anonymity expressed relief over the development. According to them, the action taken by GES represents a positive step toward addressing the challenges they have faced, with some describing the move as the dismantling of a long-standing network of misconduct within the school. The students expressed hope that the appointment of a female head teacher would further support their wellbeing and create a safer learning environment.
Meanwhile, the Duamenefa Foundation, a non-governmental organisation operating under Fafaa 100.3 FM and led by Emmanuel Ketaman Evortepe, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting lawful authorities in protecting vulnerable persons and upholding fundamental human rights in the Volta Region.
As part of its corporate social responsibility, the foundation has applied to GES for approval to install CCTV cameras at strategic locations across the DZOSEC campus to enhance safety and security for students and staff.
A detailed list of the transferred teachers is expected to be released soon.
Source: fafaafmonline.com