Only ‘cheap men’ will shield Obuasi SHTS headmaster – Bagbin warns politicians against interfering in assault case

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has cautioned political leaders against interfering in the case involving Zakaria Abdulai, the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, who is accused of sexual misconduct. Mr Bagbin described attempts to back the headmaster as the actions of "cheap men" and warned that those who undermine the legal process would face serious consequences.

Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, November 10, he expressed disappointment with some politicians who treated the allegations lightly, with some reportedly supporting the headmaster's pursuit of a leadership position. Mr Bagbin emphasized that a developed society is built on values such as integrity and honesty, and called on political leaders to move away from wrongdoings.

He stressed that Parliament is closely monitoring the case to ensure justice for the students, and warned those attempting to interfere with the legal proceedings would be held accountable. The Speaker urged the Attorney General to consider reviewing laws to impose harsher penalties for sexual abuse offenses. Meanwhile, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, disclosed that investigations into the allegations at the school are 85% complete, with evidence pointing to a possible prima facie case against the headmaster.