{
  "id": 15898325,
  "title": "Let the law take its course in Obuasi SHTS abuse exposé – Vice-President Opoku-Agyemang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/let-the-law-take-its-course-in-obuasi-shts-abuse-expose-vice",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T13:54:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/let-the-law-take-its-course-in-obuasi-shts-abuse-expose-vice-president-opoku-agyemang/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice-President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians to allow the legal system to handle the sexual assault case involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS). She emphasized that the case is a matter of national concern with implications for future generations. Professor Opoku-Agyemang stated that the seriousness of the allegations makes it crucial for the legal process to proceed without interference. She urged the public to allow the appropriate legal measures to determine the case, highlighting the potential far-reaching consequences of sexual assault. The Vice-President has been following the developments surrounding the incident and has received feedback on the matter. She also noted the National Democratic Congress's response to the controversy, including actions taken against an individual who sought to contest on their ticket and a letter from the party's General Secretary.",
  "summary": "Vice-President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for the law to take its course in the sexual assault case involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), describing the matter as a serious national concern with implications for both present and future generations.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "‘What else do we want before taking action?’ – Abena Osei Asare questions police’s handling of Obuasi SHTS case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/what-else-do-we-want-before-taking-action-abena-osei-asare-questions",
        "published": "2026-10-21T10:14:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Obuasi SHTS abuse allegations: Education Ministry knew nothing until exposé – Dr. Apaak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/obuasi-shts-abuse-allegations-education-ministry-knew-nothing-until-15883506",
        "published": "2026-10-21T12:04:42.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}