Michael Owusu Afriyie, also known as Teacher Kwadwo, has been fired by the Ghana Education Service (GES) for alleged misconduct.
In effect, his license, which guaranteed him employment with GES, has been suspended while he has been fired.
In a post announcing the bad news, Teacher Kwadwo, who is also a comedian, stated that he was targeted by GES and that his sack letter had been prepared long before it was given to him.
According to him, the only reason he was fired was because of his constant squabbles with the statutory institution.
He wrote:
“Okay, so for some “PROFESSIONAL” reasons I can’t post the content of the letter here but all that is in the letter is that, My District Education Office through Ghana Education Service says that, they have sacked me. Their reasons are very funny. This is going to be the 1st ever TEACHER vs GES fight in the history of Ghana Education. Y’all relax because it will be all over the news soon and y’all will know the head and tail of it. ?b?y? butubutu.”
“The SACKING letter that was given to me yesterday is dated “27th october 2021”. Abeg what was yesterday’s date? Meaning, they have typed the letter looooong time and was looking for an opportunity but since they don’t get it, they have given it to me like that. W?n atet? me aky?!
Teacher Kwadwo has promised not to let the issue slide in a series of social media posts. According to him, GES witch-hunted him and illegally expelled him from the classroom.
Someone pls gimme the number of that Achimota Rasta student. He will be my lawyer for this case.I know he go fit whip Ghana Education Service simple koraa.
Prior to his dismissal, GES summoned teacher Kwadwo for ‘professional misconduct.’ On August 10, 2021, he faced the Akrofuom District Education Directorate.
In recent years, he has been one of the most outspoken educators, urging the Ghana Education Service to improve the country’s educational system.
Teacher Kwadwo has been touring the country to highlight some of the early challenges confronting the education sector, ranging from inadequate remuneration to inadequate classrooms.
Although the GES has not provided an explanation for its decision, Teacher Kwadwo insists that it is the result of his intensive social media campaign aimed at highlighting major issues affecting the teaching profession and the need for immediate attention.
