{
  "id": 15866614,
  "title": "Interdicted Obuasi SHTS headmaster has not been arrested – Police",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/interdicted-obuasi-shts-headmaster-has-not-been-arrested-police",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T09:12:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/interdicted-obuasi-shts-headmaster-has-not-been-arrested-police/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, remains at large despite allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students, according to Bekwai Police Public Relations Officer ASP Lloyd Baidoo. The police had investigated the allegations following a complaint filed by a student on August 4. Baidoo clarified that Mr. Abdulai was granted bail after his arrest. The case has been forwarded to the Attorney General for further advice on the necessary course of action. Until receiving instructions from the Attorney General, the police spokesperson stated that they will adhere to any directives regarding re-arrest or arraignment in court. Mr. Abdulai, who maintains his innocence, has vowed to pursue all lawful avenues to clear his name.",
  "summary": "Bekwai Police Public Relations Officer ASP Lloyd Baidoo has rejected reports that the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, has been arrested and is currently in custody. Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, told Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that Mr. Abdulai has been arrested as police investigate […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Obuasi SHTS sex scandal: Lack of safeguarding training for teachers raises concern — Father",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/obuasi-shts-sex-scandal-lack-of-safeguarding-training-for-teachers",
        "published": "2026-10-21T04:11:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Obuasi SHTS sex scandal: Lack of safeguarding training for teachers raises concern — Father",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/obuasi-shts-sex-scandal-lack-of-safeguarding-training-for-teachers-15859511",
        "published": "2026-10-21T07:27:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Obuasi SHTS: Ibrahim Ali rejects claims of political protection for headmaster amid abuse allegations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/obuasi-shts-ibrahim-ali-rejects-claims-of-political-protection-for",
        "published": "2026-10-21T08:59:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}