KNUST SHS Assistant Headmaster Removal Sparks Debate: Lydia Forson Counters Nana Yaa Jantuah’s TV3 Submission
The removal of the Assistant Headmaster of KNUST Senior High School following allegations of misconduct has ignited heated public discourse, especially on the sensitive issue of accountability in cases of sexual exploitation involving students.
During a discussion on TV3’s New Day, Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah recounted an incident about a wealthy friend whose daughter shockingly turned up at a party as an escort. Jantuah used this example to highlight concerns about the choices of young people and the role of parents in shaping their behavior.
However, her comments did not sit well with actress and writer Lydia Forson, who took to Twitter to respond. Forson challenged Jantuah’s assertion that if a woman simply says “no,” nothing can happen.
“If a man touches you and you say no he can’t do anything,” Jantuah remarked.
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Forson countered: “Auntie, if it were that simple, sex for grades, jobs, promotions or even rape, wouldn’t exist. You even admitted you quit journalism because of this, and you were an adult ooo; so imagine a child?”
Forson stressed that sexual harassment and abuse are not merely issues of personal resistance but of systemic power imbalances. She pointed out that many who attempt to say “no” face dire consequences, including harassment, blacklisting, and even violence.
The actress further emphasized that while children should indeed be educated and guided to make better choices, the responsibility should not be placed solely on them.
“I’m not sure why we often place the burden only on children to outsmart predators, instead of holding the adults fully accountable for their abuse?” she wrote.
Forson also drew attention to an overlooked aspect of the discussion: boys who fall prey to older women. Unlike cases involving girls, these incidents are often dismissed or even romanticized as “cool,” perpetuating harmful stereotypes and silence around male victimhood.
The conversation underscores broader questions about Ghanaian society’s handling of sexual misconduct cases—whether in schools, workplaces, or broader social settings. As the KNUST SHS case continues to unfold, many are calling for a deeper national dialogue that not only protects children but also confronts the entrenched power dynamics enabling such abuses.
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