A student from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Senior High School has addressed claims about her age that have emerged amid a viral incident involving the school’s assistant headmaster.
In an interview with Adom News, the student stated, “Just tell them I am 19 years old; I was born on July 21, 2006. I’m not 13 years old.” This assertion contradicts earlier reports and a statement from the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, which had claimed she was 13 years old.
The ministry has called for the immediate arrest of the assistant headmaster, Charles Akwasi Aidoo, who was reportedly involved in an inappropriate situation with the student. Following these allegations, the Ghana Education Service (GES) intervened and placed Mr. Aidoo on interdiction while investigations are ongoing.
The differing accounts regarding the student’s age are currently central to the case and have sparked significant public discussion about issues of consent, due process, and the reliability of official statements in such cases.
- Why it matters: The controversy emphasizes the importance of accurate reporting in sensitive cases and may influence policy discussions around consent and age verification in educational institutions.
- The authorities’ response could lead to changes in handling allegations in schools, impacting future cases.
- The latest: As investigations proceed, Mr. Aidoo has been placed on temporary interdiction by the Ghana Education Service.
Source: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1437203/im-19-not-13-knust-shs-student-in-viral.html
Source: https://www.modernghana.com/news/1437203/im-19-not-13-knust-shs-student-in-viral.html