Police explain why only one Obuasi SHTS abuse complaint has been investigated
The police have defended their handling of sexual abuse allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, amid questions over why investigations have so far focused on one complaint despite at least 19 girls reportedly alleging abuse. Bekwai Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Lloyd Baidoo, said the police investigate complaints brought to their…
On October 20, 2026, the police have forwarded the case docket of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) headmaster Zakaria Abdulai to the Attorney General for review following a rape complaint. ASP Lloyd Baidoo of the Bekwai Police Public Relations Unit revealed this to JoyNews' Top Story. The Ashanti South Police Command has concluded their investigation and is awaiting further instructions from the Attorney General.
ASP Baidoo stated that the police will act upon any directives the Attorney General provides. The investigation pertains to a single complaint filed by a student on August 4, 2026. If other allegations emerge, the police will investigate them once notified. The police spokesperson clarified that the current case docket relates to the specific complaint investigated, not all the reported allegations.
ASP Baidoo urged other students to report any abuse to their nearest police station. A report from the Ghana Education Service (GES) committee could also be submitted to the police for further investigation. The Obuasi SHTS headmaster case has garnered national attention, with at least 19 girls alleging abuse. The Ghana Education Service has suspended the headmaster, and the Education Ministry has directed the Criminal Investigations Department to investigate.
The NDC has also instructed him to withdraw from the Juaben Constituency Chairmanship race while the process continues. The forwarding of the police docket to the Attorney General is the next step in addressing the complaint filed on August 4. Subsequent police actions will be contingent on the Attorney General's guidance.
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