Obuasi SecTech closure leaves newly placed students in limbo as Adansi group demands reopening
Parents whose wards have been placed at Obuasi Senior High Technical School are stranded as admission processes remain on hold following the closure of the school.
Students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SecTech) face uncertainty in their admission as the school remains closed following disturbances in August 2026. The Ghana Education Service (GES) closed the school after allegations surfaced against the headmaster, Abdulai Zakaria, who was accused of involvement in the discovery of a fetus and other improper relationships. However, these allegations have not been proven and investigations by the Ghana Police Service and GES are ongoing.
As admission for newly placed senior high school students nationwide is underway and reporting is scheduled for September 18-20, 2026, parents and students placed at Obuasi SecTech have yet to receive clarity on admission procedures. The group of concerned citizens of Adansi has petitioned the Ministry of Education and GES, warning that innocent students are facing consequences due to the school's closure.
The petition emphasizes that the allegations remain unproven and no one should be considered guilty until established through due process. They support a thorough and impartial investigation, stating that their petition is not intended to shield anyone found culpable.
The closure is particularly detrimental to final-year students preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and to newly placed first-year students, who have received no clear information on when or how they are expected to report to the school. The petition demands appropriate public clarification on the status and progress of investigations, as well as a lawfully and independently conducted process with appropriate sanctions for those found guilty.
They also call for interim leadership or another administrative arrangement to allow academic work to resume.
The petition urges the Education Ministry and GES to act decisively, prioritizing the welfare and education of the affected students while investigations continue.
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