Kofi Asare calls for sanctions against officials who failed to act on Obuasi SHTS abuse allegations

Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has called for an investigation into public officials who may have neglected reports of alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Mr. Asare emphasized that accountability should extend beyond the headmaster facing criminal charges, and should involve officials at the school, municipal level and other relevant institutions.

He suggested that the review should determine what each official knew about the allegations, what actions they took, and if they followed the procedures governing their responsibilities. Mr. Asare argued that merely punishing the accused would not suffice if other officials had failed to carry out their duties. He also called for a follow-up on a police statement regarding a foetus allegedly exhumed during investigations, as the district police commander had claimed officers had found and exhumed the foetus, but no subsequent public update had been provided.