Social Issues

C/R: Teacher impregnates three girls in same class

Published

5 years ago

August 16, 2021

Bismark Botchwey

A teacher in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipality in the Central Region has allegedly impregnated three girls in the same class.This is according to a lecturer with the University of Cape Coast Counselling Centre, Dr Kyeremeh Tawiah Dabone.

Dr Kyeremeh lamented the situation is threatening the future prospects of the young girls in the municipality.

He added that a formal complaint has been lodged against the teacher for appropriate sanctions to be applied against him.

He made the revelation during a seminar by the Ghana Education Service’ Counselling and Guidance Centre at Kwadaso in the Ashanti Region to equip school-based counsellors on the need to offer psychosocial support to school kids.

Seven other girls have also been impregnated by their close relatives in the municipality.

The situation, according to the GES, will have a serious physiological effect on the girls when schools resume full operations.

Dr Kyeremeh said the COVID-19 restrictions exposed the children to all forms of abuse which are unusual and has led to psychological effects among the children.

Stephen Asare Brew, the Kwadaso Municipal Educational Coordinator of the Counsellor and Guidance unit of GES, also stated that these abuses have affected the children physiologically leading to suicide among some of them.

He added that the children, who have been exposed to some of these abuses and are suffering psychologically, need immediate counselling to rescue them.

Mr Brew said sexual abuse by teachers is against the code of ethics of GES staff, adding that GES is committed to punishing any teacher who is involved in the act.

He explained that several students, who are victims of teacher-student sexual abuse, fail to report to the proper authorities making it difficult to issue sanctions to the teachers.

Source: Star FM

Politics

Bright Mumuni Commends President John Dramani Mahama for Assenting to the 24-Hour Authority Bill

Published

6 months ago

February 21, 2026

Ferty Felix

President John Dramani Mahama has officially appended his signature to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s economic transformation agenda. The assent moves the policy from political promise to legal reality, setting the stage for implementation of one of the most ambitious economic restructuring strategies in recent years.

Bright Mumuni has commended the President for what he describes as a bold and forward-thinking decision that reflects leadership focused on long-term national growth. According to him, the 24-hour economy is not merely a campaign idea fulfilled, but a strategic intervention aimed at tackling unemployment and strengthening productivity across key sectors of the economy.

Bright Mumuni emphasized that unemployment remains one of Ghana’s most pressing challenges, particularly among the youth. He noted that joblessness goes beyond financial hardship and can evolve into a national security concern if left unaddressed. In his view, expanding economic activity through structured shift systems will open doors for more employment opportunities while reducing social and economic pressures on young people.

He further stated that the true success of the 24-hour economy will depend largely on private sector participation. While government has created the legal and policy framework, it is businesses that must drive expansion, create jobs, and sustain productivity. He urged Ghanaian companies, manufacturers, financial institutions, and service providers to see the policy as an opportunity for growth rather than an obligation.

Bright Mumuni also highlighted the importance of competitive incentives to attract both local and foreign investors. He explained that clarity in tax structures, energy reliability, infrastructure development, and security assurances will determine how effectively businesses embrace round-the-clock operations. Investor confidence, he noted, is built on consistency and practical implementation.

According to him, infrastructure remains central to the policy’s success. Reliable electricity supply, improved transportation systems, digital connectivity, and enhanced security must complement the new framework. Without these foundational elements, a 24-hour system would struggle to achieve its intended impact.