Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has condemned remarks by the President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Rev. Isaac Owusu, advising male teachers to date single female colleagues instead of female students.
Rev. Owusu made the statement while addressing reports of teacher-student sexual misconduct that led to the interdiction of several head teachers nationwide.
“We are pleading with our male teachers: if you have that desire, we have beautiful women and single ladies among our staff and in our communities,” Rev. Owusu reportedly said.
Mr. Iddrisu described the comment as “unethical and unprofessional,” stressing that it undermines efforts to promote discipline and protect students.
“The GNAT President may have sought to address teacher misconduct, but his approach was wrong. Any teacher who takes advantage of a student will be sanctioned,” he warned.
The Minister also cautioned that pursuing colleagues could still constitute sexual harassment within the workplace.
“Even romantic advances toward fellow teachers can be harassment and will not be tolerated. Such conduct must occur outside the workplace and only between consenting adults,” he added.
Mr. Iddrisu reaffirmed government’s commitment to enforcing ethical standards in education, warning that any teacher found guilty of sexual misconduct—whether with students or colleagues—will face severe disciplinary action.
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