{
  "id": 15669780,
  "title": "Obuasi SHTS: NDC says it will remove embattled aspirant if found guilty even after election victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/obuasi-shts-ndc-says-it-will-remove-embattled-aspirant-if-found",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T23:23:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/obuasi-shts-ndc-says-it-will-remove-embattled-aspirant-if-found-guilty-even-after-election-victory/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has stated that it will remove its embattled constituency chairmanship aspirant from Obuasi Senior High Technical School if he is found guilty of sexual abuse, even after securing an election victory. Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande confirmed that the party had allowed the aspirant to contest while investigations continued, but emphasized that an election win would not exonerate him from potential sanctions. The controversy stems from allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at the school, which are currently under investigation. The NDC's decision to retain the aspirant during the investigation process reflects their commitment to ensuring a fair and thorough examination of the allegations, as well as their adherence to the party's constitution and the public interest in protecting children and restoring confidence in public schools.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Obuasi SHTS abuse: Salaga South MP questions why headteacher has not been arrested",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/obuasi-shts-abuse-salaga-south-mp-questions-why-headteacher-has-not",
        "published": "2026-10-19T17:09:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Parliament must summon stakeholders over Obuasi SHTS abuse – Salaga South MP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/parliament-must-summon-stakeholders-over-obuasi-shts-abuse-salaga-15644517",
        "published": "2026-10-19T18:54:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}