GES justifies interdiction of Obuasi SHTS headmaster amidst alleged sexual misconduct

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) amid allegations of sexual misconduct involving students. GES spokesperson Daniel Fenyi stated that the move was taken to ensure the integrity of the ongoing investigation and prevent the headmaster from potentially intimidating students or withholding crucial information.

Fenyi emphasized that any form of sexual relationship between a teacher and a student is not consensual, particularly when the student is underage. The controversy had persisted for several months, with rumors circulating before being further fueled by a documentary released by investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni. The headmaster had previously appeared before GES officials before the documentary's release, and the footage corroborated the allegations being examined.

GES deemed it necessary to interdict the headmaster to allow the investigation to proceed without interference. The case has sparked concerns among parents and students, leading to protests and the temporary closure of Obuasi SHTS, disrupting academic activities. One of the affected students' fathers, John Kwaku Bobena, expressed worry about the school's closure impacting his daughter, who was preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).