Newsfile to discuss Obuasi SHTS abuse case, GH₵49m SA evacuation, World Cup visa scandal

This Saturday on Newsfile, three controversies dominate the discussion. First, the deepening sexual-abuse scandal at Obuasi Senior High Technical School has seen 19 new complainants added to the original allegations. Two education directors have been asked to step aside, while allegations of targeting 38 teachers for transfers have raised concerns about retaliation against whistleblowers.

Second, the NDC's reversal of directing the accused headmaster to withdraw from a constituency chairmanship contest has intensified questions about accountability. The headmaster has reportedly sued Manasseh Azure Awuni and Multimedia Group Limited for GH₵2 million in defamation damages, adding another layer to the legal complications.

Lastly, the investigation into a GH₵49.72 million public fund evacuation to South Africa is still under dispute. The government insists all funds have been accounted for, while the Minority claims discrepancies involving passenger manifests, allowances, and supporting documentation, totalling GH₵16.4 million. The Ministry has also faced questions about the reported US$750,000 price tag per flight, demanding original contracts and airline invoices for transparency.

The controversy has expanded beyond clerical errors to the cost of charter flights, with the Minority demanding a thorough audit to determine if the expenditure is reasonable or if there are deeper irregularities.