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Part of situation: Obuasi SHTS misconduct investigation and administrative bans (6 clusters)

Obuasi SHTS sexual abuse scandal triggers investigations and official suspensions

Obuasi SHTS Zakaria Abdulai Ghana Education Service sexual misconduct investigation child protection

The Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education have initiated significant administrative and legal actions following allegations of sexual misconduct involving Zakaria Abdulai, the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS).

As part of the response, the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr. William Amankrah Appiah, and the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, Kwamena Owusu-Nketiah, have been directed to step aside to ensure investigations proceed without interference. The case has been transferred to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters in Accra. Reports indicate that Abdulai has been arrested, and authorities are pursuing DNA testing.

In response to the scandal, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has deployed a team to Obuasi to provide medical and psychological support to the affected students. Various advocacy groups, including SOS Children’s Villages Ghana and the Network for Women’s Rights (NETRIGHT), have called for comprehensive recovery plans for survivors and the swift prosecution of offenders.

The incident has sparked a national debate regarding the effectiveness of the GES reporting structure and the adequacy of child protection mechanisms within Ghanaian schools.

Entities

Ashanti Region · Dr. William Amankrah Appiah · Ghana Education Service · Ghana Police Service · Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang · Kwamena Owusu-Nketiah · Manasseh Azure Awuni · Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection · National Democratic Congress · Obuasi Senior High Technical School · Obuasi Senior High Technical School · Zakaria Abdulai

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SOS Ghana Demands Recovery Plans for Obuasi SHTS Survivors [chale.news]
Education Minister acted promptly on Obuasi SHS abuse allegations - Hashmin Mohammed [ghananewss.com]
GES UNDER FIRE! Child Rights International Says Ghana’s Schools Are Failing to Protect Students [kessbenonline.com]
Dakoa Newman calls for accountability, support for Obuasi SHTS abuse victims [metrotvonline.com]
Obuasi SHTS Investigation: Two GES Directors Step Aside [nukunya.com]
GES reporting structure has failed in handling sexual abuses - Dep. Education Minister [onuaonline.com]
Obuasi SHTS Case: Let’s Allow The Law To Take Its Course – Vice President [opemsuo.com]
GES dismisses 10 teachers, terminates appointment of another over sexual misconduct [oyerepafmonline.com]
NDC acted in national interest by ordering Zakaria Abdulai to step aside – Mahdi Gibril [rainbowradioonline.com]
Expedite probe into alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi SHTS – Parliament’s Human Rights Committee [angelonline.com.gh]
NETRIGHT demands prosecution of Obuasi SHTS headmaster over sexual assault allegations - A1 Radio Bolgatanga [www.a1radioonline.com]
Obuasi SHTS scandal: Gender Ministry deploys team to offer medical, psychological support to victims [www.adomonline.com]
Dakoa Newman demands accountability and support for Obuasi SHTS abuse victims [ghanaguardian.com]
Why NDC asked Obuasi SHS headteacher to step aside – Armose explains [www.mynewsgh.com]
Let the law take its course in Obuasi SHTS sexual misconduct case – Veep [starrfm.com.gh]
Obuasi SHTS abuse: Expert demands sex offenders register, child protection reforms [www.myjoyonline.com]