The headmaster of Dzodze Penyi Senior High School, Joshua Vidzro, has been ordered to step aside by the Ghana Education Service over allegations of sexual misconduct involving students.
According to a statement released by the GES, Joshua Vidzro has been ordered to step aside from his duties with immediate effect.
The GES highlighted that the development comes following allegations of the Headmaster’s involvement in sexual misconduct with some female students of Dzodze-Penyi SHS.
The GES directive issued on December 6, 2025, read, “Under instructions from the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, you are hereby directed by the Management of the Regional Directorate of Education to step aside from your position as the Headmaster of Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School with immediate effect.
This directive arises consequent upon your alleged involvement in sexual misconduct with some female students of Dzodze-Penyi SHS, which allegations require urgent investigation into. The temporary cessation of your official duties is deemed necessary in order to guarantee the integrity of the investigative process and to preclude any real or perceived interference therewith”.
The statement added, “Accordingly, you are hereby instructed to forthwith, formally hand over all official duties, responsibilities, records, and any property of the Dzodze-Penyi SHS presently under your custody to the Municipal Director of Education for Ketu North.
You are also to vacate the premises of the school from Monday, 8th December 2025, after handing over. Nonetheless, you shall remain available at all material times to assist the competent authorities in the conduct of the investigation and refrain from any form of direct or indirect contact with the female students concerned and any potential witnesses”.
The GES further revealed, “For the avoidance of doubt, this directive does not constitute a determination or presumption of guilt on your part, but is an administrative measure issued in furtherance of due process and institutional accountability.
The Municipal Director of Education for Ketu North is hereby directed to take charge of the administration and management of the School until further notice”.
In related news, the GES some weeks ago also interdicted yet another teacher for alleged sexual misconduct at the Okadjakrom Senior High Technical School in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region.
Mr Mfo Richard Tibetor has been interdicted by the GES for alleged sexual misconduct involving a female student.
The GES, in a statement on Thursday, October 2, announced it had taken note of a viral video being circulated on social media implicating Mr Tibetor.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) declared the teacher’s conduct as unacceptable, unethical, and a violation of the professional teachers’ code of conduct.
Mr Mfo Richard Tibetor has been interdicted and barred from entering the school premises.
The statement signed by the Head of Public Relations at GES, Daniel Feny, highlighted the Service’s obligation to ensure discipline, professionalism, and child protection.
See the statement below:
