Only ‘cheap men’ will shield interdicted Obuasi SHS headmaster – Bagbin

Parliament's Speaker, Alban Bagbin, has cautioned political leaders against attempting to influence or protect Zakaria Abdulai, the headmaster at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, who is currently under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct. Mr Bagbin termed such actions as those of "cheap men" and emphasized the importance of handling the matter with the seriousness it warrants.

During a parliamentary address on Tuesday, November 10, he expressed worry that certain political figures might be trivializing the allegations while others were reportedly endorsing the headmaster's campaign for leadership. Bagbin urged everyone to move away from such behavior and focus on upholding values such as integrity and honesty, which he said are essential for societal progress.

He assured Parliament would closely monitor the situation and ensure justice, particularly for the students who might be affected. He warned that political leaders who interfered in the process could face serious repercussions. Bagbin called on the Attorney General to consider revising existing legislation to include stricter penalties for sexual abuse perpetrators.

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, informed that the investigation into the allegations at Obuasi Senior High Technical School is nearly 85 percent complete, with findings suggesting a prima facie case against the headmaster.