Wanted Bole SHS Teacher Arafat Speaks From His Hide Out After Viral Laboratory Video
- Wanted former Bole SHS teacher Yaseer Arafat has admitted he was wrong and apologised over the viral laboratory incident
- Arafat claimed the incident was 'an accident and not intentional' as he pleaded for leniency while the investigations continued
- The former Physics and Chemistry teacher said he would appreciate another chance to teach, even if in a remote village
After weeks of public silence, former Bole Senior High School teacher, Yaseer Arafat, has spoken publicly for the first time in a video circulating on social media following the controversy that led to his dismissal and made him the subject of a police search.
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The former Physics and Chemistry teacher, who has been at the centre of a widely discussed misconduct case, appealed to Ghanaians for forgiveness while acknowledging that his actions were unacceptable.
Bole SHS teacher apologises amid search for whereabouts
In the video, Arafat described the incident as an accident, insisting that it was never his intention for events to unfold the way they did.
"It was an accident and not intentional. They've completed school, and I said I'm going to the science lab to take something, and the unthinkable happened."
He continued by appealing directly to the public, saying he understood the consequences of his actions.
"I'm pleading with Ghanaians. Now I am being sacked from my role. I admit that what I did was wrong, and even if the government sends me to some village to teach, I will appreciate it."
His comments have generated widespread reactions online, with many social media users debating whether he deserves another opportunity after admitting wrongdoing.
Investigation remains ongoing into teacher's conduct
Arafat's statement comes after the Ghana Education Service (GES) interdicted him following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing inappropriate conduct with a student inside the school's science laboratory.
The GES subsequently suspended his salary pending investigations, while the Ministry of Education called on law enforcement agencies to locate him after reports emerged that he had gone into hiding.
Watch the Instagram video of Arafat's apology and remarks over the misconduct allegations below:
Education Minister urges police to expedite investigation
The Education Minister and several Members of Parliament have also urged the Ghana Police Service to expedite efforts to arrest and prosecute him in accordance with the law.
Although Arafat has now publicly admitted that his actions were wrong and appealed for mercy, it remains unclear whether he has surrendered himself to the police.
The latest video has still added a new twist to the case, with many Ghanaians closely watching to see what legal and disciplinary action will follow his public apology.
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Education Ministry declares Bole SHS teacher wanted
YEN.com.gh also reported that the Ministry of Education had appealed to the public to assist in tracking down the Bole SHS teacher who fled from the law.
The GES has interdicted the former educator, who is now being sought by law enforcement amid allegations of further misconduct involving multiple students.
The Education Ministry has strongly condemned the incident as a serious breach of professional ethics, with a probe and a police manhunt ongoing.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
