Livestream: The Law examines enforcement of laws on teacher sexual abuse

This Sunday, JoyNews' The Law will delve into the enforcement of laws regarding teacher sexual abuse in the nation. Hosted by Samson Anyenini, the program will dissect the legal framework safeguarding students from such abuse, the responsibility of teachers facing such accusations, and the necessary steps to ensure justice for victims.

Marian Darlington, Executive Secretary and Head of Public Relations for the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), and Lady Rev. Amesika Apprey from A-Partners@Law will join the conversation. The show comes as there is increased public scrutiny over the management of sexual abuse allegations at Obuasi Senior High Technical School.

Here, headmaster Zakaria Abdulai has been suspended awaiting investigations into allegations involving female students. According to a JoyNews investigation led by Manasseh Azure Awuni, complaints were reportedly made to school management and education authorities months before the issue gained national prominence, sparking questions about institutional accountability and student protection.

Research by JoyNews has identified at least 44 cases between January 2015 and October 2026, involving teachers and school leaders accused of sexually abusing students. Over half of these cases have not received a final verdict or sanction. The discussion aims to scrutinize whether current legal and administrative measures are adequate to protect students, how complaints should be managed, and what steps are required to guarantee accountability when sexual abuse allegations emerge.