Playback: The Law examined enforcement of laws on teacher sexual abuse
This Sunday’s edition of JoyNews’ The Law will examine the enforcement of laws on teacher sexual abuse in the country.
JoyNews' The Law examined the enforcement of laws regarding teacher sexual abuse in Ghana's education system on Sunday. Hosted by Samson Anyenini, the program explored the legal mechanisms designed to safeguard students from sexual abuse as well as the accountability of teachers facing such allegations. Guests included Marian Darlington, Executive Secretary and Head of Public Relations for the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA), and Lady Rev.
Amesika Apprey of A-Partners@Law. The show comes in response to mounting public scrutiny over the management of sexual abuse cases at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. Headmaster Zakaria Abdulai is currently under interdiction while investigations into alleged abuse by female students are ongoing. Manasseh Azure Awuni's JoyNews investigation revealed that complaints about the situation had reportedly been lodged with school management and education authorities months before the issue gained national prominence, prompting questions about institutional accountability and student protection.
Research conducted by JoyNews documented at least 44 cases involving teachers or school administrators accused of sexually abusing students between January 2015 and October 2026. The majority of these cases had no recorded verdict or final sanction. The The Law discussion aimed to determine if current legal and administrative measures are adequate to protect students, how complaints should be processed, and what additional steps are necessary to guarantee accountability in instances of teacher sexual abuse.
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