The Ministry of Schooling (MOE) has suspended Julius Sevelee, a Chemistry instructor and Dean of College students on the Nathaniel Varney Massaquoi Excessive College in Gbarnga, following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a feminine scholar.
By Edwin N. Khakie
Gbarnga, Bong County, July 28, 2025: The suspension follows a report printed by The New Daybreak newspaper detailing claims of an inappropriate relationship between Sevelee, often known as โChemical J,โ and a scholar, which reportedly resulted within the scholarโs being pregnant.
The matter first got here to gentle when the scholarโs father lodged a proper criticism, alleging that the instructor had raped his daughter.
An preliminary investigation carried out by the Liberia Nationwide Policeโs Bong County Detachment cleared Sevelee of the rape allegation after he maintained his innocence throughout questioning.
Nevertheless, the case was additional escalated when the scholarโs household introduced the matter to the eye of Gbarnga District Schooling Officer, Mr. P. Kohnkahn Cole, and County Schooling Officer (CEO), David Boakai.
Based mostly on the seriousness of the allegations and in accordance with inner procedures, the Ministry of Schooling issued an official suspension on July 25, 2025. The suspension letter cites a breach of Part 6.3.1.2(d) of the Ministryโs Code of Conduct, which prohibits lecturers or college directors from partaking in sexual relationships with college students underneath their supervision.
In accordance with CEO Boakai, the suspension takes impact instantly and can stay in place pending the result of a five-day administrative investigation.
The letter additionally bars Sevelee from coming into the varsity compound or interacting with college students or employees, warning that any violation might result in additional disciplinary motion.
In a proper assertion, Sevelee acknowledged receipt of the suspension and pledged full cooperation with the investigation. โI perceive and respect the Ministryโs dedication to upholding self-discipline and moral conduct in our faculties,โ he mentioned. โWhereas I keep my innocence, I help a good and unbiased investigation to make sure that the reality is revealed.โ
He additional urged that the method be free from private bias, political strain, or public hypothesis, emphasizing his belief within the Ministryโs means to conduct a radical and simply assessment.
The allegations have sparked concern within the Gbarnga schooling group and past, with dad and mom and stakeholders calling for a swift and clear decision. Because the investigation progresses, consideration stays targeted on guaranteeing accountability whereas safeguarding the rights of all events concerned.
The Ministry of Schooling has but to problem extra public statements however affirmed its zero-tolerance coverage relating to teacher-student misconduct. โ Edited by Othello B. Garblah.
