Obuasi SHTS sexual abuse: FIDA Ghana calls offence first-degree felony, says it’s not bailable
The President of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Ghana, Gloria Ofori-Boadu, has described the alleged sexual abuse involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School as a “first degree felony” and argued that the offence should not be bailable.
Gloria Ofori-Boadu, President of FIDA Ghana, has declared the alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School to be a "first degree felony" and stated that it is not bailable. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, she emphasized the seriousness of the allegations and the potential harm to society, questioning bail decisions based on a suspect's ability to pose a danger to society.
Ofori-Boadu called for transparency in the proceedings, from the charges filed by the police to the final court decision, and criticized the Ghana Education Service's policies on handling teachers accused of sexual assault. She further highlighted the significant cost of sexual abuse to victims and the nation, urging the media to monitor the case closely.
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