By Ashiadey Dotse
The Minister of Education has directed the immediate suspension of the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female student.
In a press release dated October 13, 2026, the Ministry said the allegations against the headmaster were under investigation following claims involving Joynews and Manasseh Azure Awuni.
The Minister has instructed the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take immediate steps to suspend Mr Abdulai pending the outcome of a full investigation.
The Ministry has also asked the Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters to begin investigations into the matter.
The allegations deemed to be serious and the statement stressed that the Ministry would not tolerate or condone such conduct in any educational institution across the country.
The Ministry further reminded teachers of their responsibility to protect students entrusted to their care, warning that such trust must not be abused.
It also called attention to the responsibility of schools and education authorities to safeguard students and ensure their safety.
The Ministry’s statement was signed by its Press Secretary, Hashmin Mohammed.
The allegations have not yet been established, and the investigations are expected to determine the facts of the case.
Full statement below:
