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

Obuasi SHTS sexual abuse scandal prompts calls for independent inquiry

Obuasi Senior High Technical School Zakaria Abdulai Ghana Education Service sexual abuse allegations National Democratic Congress

Allegations of sexual abuse involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, have triggered widespread calls for accountability and systemic reform in Ghana. An investigation by JoyNews reported that as many as 19 female students were victims of sexual harassment, assault, and rape.

The parliamentary Minority and the Minority Women’s Caucus have demanded an independent inquiry to determine if political interference allowed earlier complaints against Abdulai to go unpunished. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has stated it will not interfere with law enforcement investigations, following the suspension of party member Daniel Nortey for comments regarding the case. Abdulai, who has resigned from his position and his role as a Juaben NDC constituency secretary, has been granted self-recognisance bail.

In response to the scandal, the Ministry of Education announced plans to create direct reporting channels, including a potential hotline, to allow students and parents to bypass local school authorities when reporting abuse. Additionally, the civil society group Save the Mining Communities-Ghana (SMC-Gh) has called for urgent child protection reforms and psychosocial support for survivors.

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African Women Leaders Network · Charity Binka · Ghana Education Service · Manasseh Azure Awuni · Ministry of Education · Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang · National Democratic Congress · Obuasi Senior High Technical School · Obuasi Senior High Technical School · Patricia Appiagyei · Zakaria Abdulai

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Minority Demands Inquiry Into Obuasi SHTS Abuse Handling [chale.news]
Obuasi SHTS abuse allegations: Panellists call for thorough investigation, accountability [ghananewss.com]
Child Protection Group Demands Urgent Reforms Over Alleged Sexual Abuse At Obuasi SHTS [kessbenonline.com]
NDC will not interfere with investigations into Obuasi SHS Headmaster sexual assault probe - Fiifi Kwetey [onuaonline.com]
We don’t Endorse Misconduct; Allow Police To Do Independent Job – NDC Clarifies Position On Obuasi SHTS Headmaster Issue [oyerepafmonline.com]
NDC does not condone sexual misconduct – Fifi Kwetey clarifies party position on Obuasi SHTS Headmaster [rainbowradioonline.com]
Obuasi SHTS headmaster claims rape accuser is in her 20s and a mother [www.adomonline.com]
Minority Women’s Caucus calls for independent probe into alleged abuse at Obuasi school [ghanaguardian.com]
NDC Suspends Daniel Nortey Over Comments on Obuasi School Sexual Abuse Allegations - The Ghanaian Chronicle [thechronicle.com.gh]
Ministry of Education creates direct reporting channels for sexual abuse complaints after Obuasi SHTS case [www.myjoyonline.com]