Education Minister Orders Suspension of Obuasi SHS Headmaster Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct

On October 13, 2026, the Minister of Education issued a directive to suspend Obuasi Senior High Technical School headmaster Zakaria Abdulai over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female student, according to a press release by the Ministry. The allegations, reported by Joynews and Manasseh Azure Awuni, are currently under investigation.

The Minister has tasked the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service to initiate the suspension of Abdulai pending the results of the full investigation. The Ministry emphasized that they will not accept or allow such behavior in any educational institution nationwide. The Ministry also reminded educators of their duty to safeguard students and warned against the misuse of trust placed in them.

The Ministry's stance was reinforced by its Press Secretary, Hashmin Mohammed. The allegations remain unproven, and the ongoing investigations will determine the truth behind the claims.