By Ishmeal 
The government is considering giving the Ghana Education Service (GES) Code of Conduct the force of law to strengthen disciplinary measures against teachers and other pre-tertiary education staff who engage in professional misconduct.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu disclosed this in Parliament on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, following an alleged physical altercation between two teachers at Pepease D/A Junior High School in the Ashanti Region.
Mr Iddrisu said giving the code legislative backing would allow offenders to be dealt with more decisively and in accordance with the law.
He told Parliament that the government was considering elevating the GES Code of Conduct into legislation to ensure that staff who breach professional standards face appropriate sanctions.
Investigation ordered into Pepease JHS incident
The incident involved two teachers at Pepease D/A JHS in the Sekyere Kumawu District, who allegedly engaged in a physical fight on the school premises.
The Education Minister said he had directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education to conduct a formal investigation and submit the findings to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service.
He assured Parliament that the GES would take appropriate disciplinary action based on the outcome of the investigation.
Mr Iddrisu stressed that the Service treats incidents of unprofessional conduct seriously, particularly when they happen on school premises in the presence of pupils.
GES Code of Conduct and teacher discipline
The GES Code of Conduct provides professional standards for teachers and other staff within the education service. It covers workplace behaviour, professional responsibilities and the protection of learners.
The proposed legal backing is intended to strengthen the enforcement of these standards beyond existing administrative disciplinary procedures.
The minister said disciplinary proceedings relating to the Pepease incident would be handled under the GES Code of Conduct and the Public Services Regulations.
The investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged fight and guide any sanctions against the teachers.
The proposal comes amid broader concerns about professional conduct and the safety of pupils in Ghanaian schools.
Also Read:Ghana Plans To Acquire Naval Ships And Aircraft