Hawa Koomson urges Vice President to speak on alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi SHTS

Mavis Hawa Koomson, National Women’s Organiser for the New Patriotic Party, has urged Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to address allegations of sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. Koomson, a former Vice President and educator, stated that the allegations necessitate urgent intervention to safeguard students and deter future occurrences.

She expressed distress over reports indicating that 19 female students may have been sexually abused, questioning the completeness of the disclosed cases. Koomson emphasized the importance of receiving medical care and counseling for the victims and called for a thorough police investigation, insisting that perpetrators face the full weight of the law.

She also urged the police to examine teachers who allegedly dismissed the students' complaints. Koomson stressed the need for the Vice President to publicly condemn the act and set a positive precedent, noting that no recent statements from the Vice President have addressed women's issues. Additionally, she appealed to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman to show interest in the matter, emphasizing that the party official's decision to step down should not conclude the scrutiny.

These allegations, reported by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, have been brought to light, highlighting concerns over the conduct of the headmaster and the protection of students in educational institutions.