The Ghana Education Service (GES) has placed the headmaster of Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School, Mr. Joshua Vidzro, on immediate interdiction following allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students. In a directive dated Saturday, December 6, 2025, the Service explained that the measure is intended to safeguard the integrity of ongoing investigations and prevent any interference with the process.
Mr. Vidzro has been instructed to relinquish all official responsibilities, school property, and records to the Ketu North Municipal Director of Education. He is further required to vacate the school premises by Monday, December 8, 2025, upon completion of the handover.
Although he has been asked to step aside, GES clarified that the interdiction does not amount to a declaration of guilt. He is, however, required to remain available to assist with investigations and must avoid any direct or indirect contact with the students involved or potential witnesses.
In the meantime, the Municipal Director of Education for Ketu North will supervise the administration of the school until further notice. The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted the headmaster of Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School, Mr. Joshua Vidzro, with immediate effect, following allegations of sexual misconduct involving some female students.
In a directive issued on Saturday, December 6, 2025, GES said the action is to protect the integrity of ongoing investigations and prevent any possible interference with the process.
Mr Joshua Vidzro has been directed to transfer all official responsibilities, school property, and records in his custody to the Ketu North Municipal Director of Education. He is further instructed to vacate the school premises by Monday, December 8, 2025, upon completion of the handover.
While stepping aside, the Ghana Education Service (GES) emphasised that the interdiction does not constitute a presumption of guilt. Mr. Vidzro is nonetheless required to remain available to support the ongoing investigations and must refrain from any direct or indirect engagement with the affected students or potential witnesses. In the interim, the Ketu North Municipal Director of Education will oversee the school’s administration until further notice.
Source: Tony Bebli
