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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 88175, member: 27"]
A GES circular about teacher absenteeism got read as a gag order, and management had to publicly walk back the optics.

GES denies circular targets teacher free speech
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[*]The Ghana Education Service issued a clarification on March 13.
[*]Critics interpreted a March 9 directive as a media ban.
[*]Munawaru Issahaque signed the original internal circular.
[*]Public backlash forced the explicit denial pretty quickly.
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The original directive flagged media visits as absenteeism
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[*]Teachers leaving posts during school hours drew the warning.
[*]Visiting the headquarters or engaging the media could trigger discipline.
[*]Regional Directors were told to log absenteeism strictly.
[*]The service code of conduct was cited as the legal basis.
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GES insists constitutional rights remain untouched
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[*]Management says demonstrations and free expression are still protected.
[*]The directive allegedly just reinforces decades-old administrative channels.
[*]Concerns should escalate from the school level through the district first.
[*]Regional Directorates handle issues before they reach headquarters.
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