Obuasi Sexual Abuse Case: No teacher will be shielded if evidence proves wrongdoing – Haruna Iddrisu

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has stated that no teacher implicated in the sexual abuse allegations at Obuasi Senior High School will be protected from prosecution if evidence confirms their wrongdoing. The government is committed to ensuring accountability in the matter, which he described as a blot on the government's record.

At the Mfantsipim School's 150th anniversary celebration, Iddrisu said the evidence currently available to the Ministry of Education suggests a case that could be proven in court, but stressed that the government does not have the authority to judge criminal guilt. He assured that nobody will be protected, and once the evidence is in, the government will take steps to prosecute those found to be guilty.

The case has sparked debate about student safety, teacher behavior, and the responsibility of educational authorities to maintain secure learning environments. The Obuasi Senior High School case has drawn national attention following allegations of sexual misconduct involving the school's former headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai. The headmaster was suspended upon the allegations, and investigations were launched by the relevant authorities.

Iddrisu's remarks reaffirm the government's commitment to pursuing accountability while leaving the determination of criminal responsibility to the relevant investigative and judicial bodies.