Obuasi SHTS scandal: Sending docket to AG for advice too late, the case should have been dealt with in 2025 – Otiko Djaba

Nearly three months after Obuasi Senior High and Technical School (SHTS) was shut down due to headmaster Zakaria Abdulai's alleged sexual abuse, students are still not in the classroom. The school, located in the mining town of Obuasi, came to a halt on August 5 following a riot in which students reportedly attacked Abdulai. Despite the start of the new academic year, the school remains closed, leaving many second-year and final-year students uncertain about their academic future.

As the new school term began, some affected students were occupied with domestic chores, while others turned to trading. However, there is no clear timeline for when they might return to school. Concerned Citizens of Adansi, a group led by Anthony Coffie, has expressed deep worry over the situation, particularly for Form Three students who should be focusing on their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Coffie emphasized that the loss of instructional time could severely impact their exam preparation and academic prospects.

Coffie stressed that students should not be penalized for an administrative crisis and called for immediate action to protect their right to education. He appealed to the Adansihene, the government, the Minister for Education, and the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take swift and effective measures to reopen the school. Coffie also urged for the implementation of proper safety measures to ensure the well-being of students once academic activities resume.