By Melissa Sackey
Panellists on GTV Breakfast Show have called for a thorough investigation into the alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), stressing the need to protect students, establish the facts and ensure accountability where wrongdoing is proven.
The discussion, hosted by Thelma Tackie on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, followed Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang’s appeal for due process in handling the allegations, which have generated widespread public concern.
The spokesperson for the Vice President, Ama Pratt, who participated in the discussion, said the matter was of particular importance to Professor Opoku-Agyemang and urged the public to allow the evidence to guide the process.
“This matter means a lot to the Vice President, considering who she is,” she said.
Acknowledging the public’s concern, Amma Pratt cautioned against rushing to conclusions before the facts had been established.
“I understand that we are passionate about this issue, but let’s allow evidence to speak for itself,” she added.
The Director of Field Operations of the United Party, Hopeson Adorye, also warned against premature public commentary, arguing that hasty conclusions could lead to subsequent retractions when the facts became clearer.
Mr Adorye, however, urged students who may have experienced or been affected by the alleged abuse to come forward and share their accounts.
“I would encourage every student who has been involved in this ordeal to come out,” he said.
Meanwhile, Abdullah Issah, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Team, questioned why intervention from the United States appeared necessary to address a matter he said involved repeated reports.
His remarks raised questions about the handling of the complaints and whether earlier reports had received the necessary attention. However, the claim regarding 19 victims requires independent verification.
A panellist also expressed concern about the implications of such allegations for parents’ confidence in boarding schools, particularly their ability to safeguard female students.
The panellist said incidents of this nature could make parents question whether those entrusted with their daughters’ care were adequately protecting them.
The discussion highlighted the need for a process that takes students’ accounts seriously, protects those who come forward and establishes the facts without compromising due process.
As public attention remains focused on the allegations at Obuasi SHTS, the central concerns are the safety of students, the handling of complaints and accountability for any wrongdoing established through a fair investigation.
